West Cork Farmhouse Cheese Toastie
The toastie is one of life's great pleasures, and when you start with a proper Irish farmhouse cheddar, thick sourdough and a little wholegrain mustard, it becomes something genuinely special. Golden and crisp on the outside, impossibly melted within — this is comfort food at its finest, made in under 15 minutes and loved by absolutely everyone.
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- DIFFICULTY: EASY
- 15 MINS
Ingredients
Serves: 2
soda bread
- 4 thick slices of sourdough bread
- 150g West Cork farmhouse cheddar, grated
- 1 tbsp Dijon or wholegrain mustard
- 1 tbsp Irish salted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp caramelised onion chutney (optional)
- 4 slices of smoked ham (optional)
Method
Spread the softened butter on one side of each bread slice — this is the outside that will touch the pan.
Spread the mustard on the inner sides of the bread. Add a thin layer of chutney on top of the mustard if using.
Pile the grated cheddar generously onto two of the slices. Add ham if using. Top with the remaining bread, butter side facing out.
Heat a heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Cook the sandwiches for 3–4 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until deeply golden and the cheese is fully melted.
Slice in half and serve immediately.
Tip: For an extra cheese pull, combine a sharp cheddar for flavour with a softer melting cheese like Gruyère for stretch.
