The Leftover Festive Toastie
Everything left from yesterday, melted between two slices of sourdough.
By the 27th everyone wants something hot and comforting, and a toastie is the perfect home for whatever's left in the fridge.
Makes 2 · Prep 5 mins · Cook 6 mins · Leftovers
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough
- leftover turkey or ham
- 1 handful grated cheddar or sliced brie
- 2 tbsp Wonky Sweet Tomato Relish
- butter
Method
- Butter the outside of each slice.
- Fill with meat, cheese and a good spoonful of relish.
- Cook in a dry pan for 3 minutes each side, pressing down with a second pan.
Charlie's cheat
The second pan on top gives you a proper toastie press without the machine.
Make it special
Add a layer of leftover stuffing and a few sliced pigs in blankets before closing the toastie.
Why it works
Buttering the outside of the bread gives an even, golden crust, and pressing it with a second pan melts the cheese all the way through.
Your questions answered
How do you make a toastie without a toastie maker?
Cook it in a dry frying pan and press it down with a second heavy pan. Three minutes each side.
What cheese is best for a toastie?
A mature cheddar for flavour, or brie for melt. A mix of both is even better.
Made with Sweet Tomato Relish.
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