Description
This Mouthwatering Chilli Cheese Toast is a quick and easy snack or light meal that can be ready in just 10 minutes. Featuring a crispy toasted bread base topped with a flavorful mix of melted cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños, fresh chives, and garlic, it’s finished with creamy sliced avocado for an irresistible combination of textures and flavors. Perfect for a savory breakfast, snack, or casual lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Base
- 2 slices Thick Slices of Bread (Tiger bread, sourdough, or ciabatta recommended for sturdiness)
- 2 teaspoons Mayonnaise (optional; softened butter can be used as a substitute or omitted for vegan)
Topping Mix
- 100 grams Cheddar Cheese, grated (gouda or mozzarella can be substituted)
- 30 grams Pickled Jalapeños, sliced (fresh chillies can be used but may not soften when grilled)
- 1 tablespoon Chives, finely chopped (onion greens can substitute)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic, minced (garlic powder can be used if fresh is unavailable)
Garnish
- 1 Avocado, sliced (optional, adds creamy texture)
Instructions
- Preheat Pan: Heat your frying pan over high heat to prepare for toasting the bread.
- Toast Bread: Dry-toast the two slices of bread on one side in the pan until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare Bread Base: Spread mayonnaise on the untoasted side of the bread, then place the bread with the toast side down on a baking tray.
- Mix Toppings: In a bowl, combine grated cheddar cheese, sliced jalapeños, chopped chives, and minced garlic. Mix well for even distribution of flavors.
- Add Toppings: Divide the cheese and chilli mixture evenly and pile generously on each slice of prepared bread.
- Grill Toast: Place the baking tray under the oven grill about 15cm from the heat source. Grill until the cheese melts and becomes caramelized, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the grilled toast with sliced avocado or serve it on the side. Optionally, sprinkle extra chives or spring onions for freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute mayonnaise with softened butter or omit it to keep the recipe vegan friendly.
- Use fresh chillies instead of pickled jalapeños, but they may remain firmer after grilling.
- For a dairy-free version, replace cheddar with vegan cheese alternatives and skip the mayonnaise or use vegan spreads.
- Keep a close eye when grilling the toast to prevent the cheese from burning due to the high heat.
- Adding avocado is optional but offers a creamy balance to the spicy chilli and melted cheese.
