Anglo-French toastie Recipe

This Anglo-French toastie is a gourmet and cheesy recipe, which is made with nutty Comté and sharp Cheddar cheese. It’s the perfect 15-minute meal, a restaurant-quality dish that’s incredibly easy to make for a quick lunch.

Anglo-French toastie Ingredients

A classic combination for a truly sophisticated grilled cheese.

For the Toastie:

• 2 slices of white bread, around 1cm thick
• Unsalted butter, for spreading
• 15g Comté cheese, sliced
• 15g Westcombe or artisan Cheddar cheese, sliced
• 2 slices of higher-welfare roasted ham

For the Apple Salad:

• 1 small eating apple
• 1 handful of mixed salad leaves (such as frisée, watercress, rocket)
• ½ a tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp rapeseed oil or olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make an Anglo-French toastie

A step-by-step guide to this ultimate gourmet toastie.

1. Assemble the Toastie: Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice butter-side down on a chopping board. Layer the slices of Comté and Cheddar cheese over the bread, top with the ham, and then place the second slice of bread on top, butter-side up.
2. Toast until Golden: Place the sandwich into a preheated toastie maker (sandwich press) and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese has completely melted.
3. Make the Vinaigrette: While the toastie cooks, make the simple dressing. Add the white wine vinegar and oil to a clean jam jar with a pinch of salt and pepper. Screw the lid on tightly and shake well to combine.
4. Serve with Salad: Cut the apple into thin matchsticks. In a bowl, toss the apple matchsticks and the mixed salad leaves with the prepared dressing. Serve the hot, golden toastie immediately with the fresh salad on the side.

Recipe Tips

For the most flavorful, perfectly melted toastie.

• What if I don’t have a toastie maker? You can easily make this in a non-stick frying pan or skillet. Place the assembled sandwich in a hot, dry pan over a medium-low heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing down with a spatula, until the bread is golden and the cheese is gooey.
• What’s the best bread to use? A sturdy white bread, like a good quality farmhouse loaf or sourdough, is perfect. It will hold up to the fillings and become wonderfully crisp on the outside.
• How do I get the cheese perfectly melted? The key is not to have the heat too high. A medium-low heat allows the bread to toast slowly, giving the cheese in the middle enough time to melt completely without the outside burning.
• Can I use different cheeses? Yes! The “Anglo-French” theme comes from the mix of English Cheddar and French Comté. Gruyère would be a perfect substitute for the Comté. Any good melting cheese will work.

What To Serve With an Anglo-French toastie

This sophisticated toastie is a complete meal with its accompanying salad.

This gourmet toastie is perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch. It’s also fantastic served with:

• A warm bowl of classic tomato soup for dipping
• A side of crisps (potato chips)
• A few tangy cornichons or pickles

How To Store an Anglo-French toastie

This dish is best enjoyed immediately.

• Best Eaten Fresh: A toastie is at its absolute peak of perfection—hot, crispy, and with perfectly gooey melted cheese—when served immediately after being made. It is not recommended for storage or reheating as it will become soggy.

Anglo-French toastie Nutrition Facts

An estimated guide per toastie.

• Calories: 550 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 40 g
• Protein: 25 g
• Fat: 32 g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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