Indian · serves 2

Chilli Cheese Toast

Ten minutes. It is not a balanced meal and nobody cares.

12 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bread
  • 2 cups grated cheese
  • 1 capsicum, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 green chillies, chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Chilli flakes, oregano
  • Black pepper

Method

  1. Mix cheese, capsicum, onion, green chillies, pepper and a little butter into a paste.
  2. Butter the bread, pile the mixture on right to the edges — the edges are the best bit.
  3. Tawa on low, bread on, cover with a lid. 6 minutes till the cheese melts and bubbles.
  4. Or grill in the oven at 200°C for 8 minutes.
  5. Chilli flakes and oregano.

Questions people ask about Chilli Cheese Toast

How long does Chilli Cheese Toast take?

About 12 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

What can I use instead of bread in Chilli Cheese Toast?

Use any loaf that is a day old. Fresh bread turns to paste in most of these.

Can I make Chilli Cheese Toast ahead of time?

Not really. This one relies on being crisp, and crisp does not survive the fridge. Prepare the components ahead if you like, but cook it just before eating.

Is Chilli Cheese Toast vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

What do you serve with Chilli Cheese Toast?

Roti or plain rice, with something sharp on the side: curd, pickle or sliced onion. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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