Cheese and pickle toastie
A crisp, buttery toastie with sharp cheddar and tangy pickle. A proper British lunch in ten minutes.
- Time10 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.20 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Butter one side of every slice of bread. Turn two slices over, butter side down.
- 2
Spread the mustard on the unbuttered side, then the pickle, then pile on the cheese. Top with the other slices, butter side up.
- 3
Heat a frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the toasties for 3 minutes on each side, pressing down, until deep golden and the cheese is melting.
6 min - 4
Rest for 1 minute, then cut in half and serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.