the minimalist toasted sandwich video
[5 ingredients | 10 minutes]
minimalist toasted cheese sandwich
From Stonesoup
serves 1
The mustard and mayo are really optional. I love using them to spice up the cheese a little but you could easily go without.
And feel free to use butter to grease the bread instead of olive oil. Or if you like keeping things as low fat as possible, toast without any extra oil, It won’t get as golden but your sandwich won’t stick.
Today I used fontina, a wonderful stinky Italian cheese but you could use anything that is going to melt well. Cheddar is always good as is something like a guryere.
2 slices rustic bread
dijon mustard, optional
whole egg mayonnaise, optional
your favourite melting cheese, sliced
1. Generously spread mustard, if using over one slice of bread and slather mayonnaise, if using on the other slice.
2. Layer cheese over the mustard to cover. Pepper generously.
3. Sandwich the other slice of bread on top, mayonnaise side down.
4. Preheat a frying pan on medium high. Drizzle the top of the sandwich with olive oil and place in the pan, olive oil side down.
6. Cover with a layer of baking paper or foil and squash the sandwich down with the base of a saucepan or something else heavy and flat. Cook for a few minutes, or until golden on one side.
7. Drizzle the uncooked side with a little oil. Turn and cook the other side, pressing down as before, until both sides are golden and the cheese is melted and lovely.
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