Toasted Sandwiches

Rimsy · 5 May 2021 at 11:06

amigafan2003 said:
Please leave this thread.

Fair comment... I hadnt read the great debate on page 2

Minusorange · 27 Oct 2022 at 01:38

I think I've found the boss level Cheese Toastie

It's basically everything melded together into one mega toasted hybrid, where you can't tell where the cheese ends and the toast begins

Brazo · 27 Oct 2022 at 19:36

I have one of the crush it and seal the edges type toasters but for the life of me I can’t stop the cheese (cheddar) from squirting through a crack in the seal and basically leaving me with nothing inside.

Any tips?

Philtor · 27 Oct 2022 at 19:55

Might be the bread you are using perhaps? I have a Breville yoke and never had this. Decent amount of butter on the outside should make it go nice and golden without drying out and leaking.

Captain · 27 Oct 2022 at 19:56

Brazo said:
I have one of the crush it and seal the edges type toasters but for the life of me I can’t stop the cheese (cheddar) from squirting through a crack in the seal and basically leaving me with nothing inside.

Any tips?

Sounds like you’re filling it too much.

aVdub · 27 Oct 2022 at 20:10

Anyone else tried an air fried toastie?

robfosters · 27 Oct 2022 at 20:42

aVdub said:
Anyone else tried an air fried toastie?

No, but it’s seems to work great. Check the cheese pull on this badboy

BUDFORCE · 27 Oct 2022 at 21:00

Brazo said:
I have one of the crush it and seal the edges type toasters but for the life of me I can’t stop the cheese (cheddar) from squirting through a crack in the seal and basically leaving me with nothing inside.

Any tips?

Those sandwich iron things are just crap.

Honestly just use a frying pan, you can get much better results.

Brazo · 27 Oct 2022 at 21:04

BUDFORCE said:
Those sandwich iron things are just crap.

Honestly just use a frying pan, you can get much better results.

I have but I really like the sandwich maker style, perhaps nostalgia from when I was a kid! I have read people use mayonnaise rather than butter for a crispier outside and I may need to change my cheese to a less melty one.

Brazo · 27 Oct 2022 at 21:05

Captain said:
Sounds like you’re filling it too much.

If I am I’m left with nothing! A quick google earlier showed you should really jam as much filling in as you can so I don’t know…!!

Captain · 27 Oct 2022 at 21:43

Brazo said:
If I am I’m left with nothing! A quick google earlier showed you should really jam as much filling in as you can so I don’t know…!!

Here’s one I made a few weeks ago, filled with 2 types of cheese and left for 7-8 minutes. Maybe try larger slices of bread?

j.col · 28 Oct 2022 at 09:03

I love a nice cheese and ham toastie.
I often use a sandwich bar for a take away at work and i asked them what toaster they use.
It's called a Waring Deep Fill Sandwich Toaster and iirc i paid about £40 for it a couple of years ago.
It can take thick or extra thick bread with plenty of filling and is used regularly in my house by everyone.

Brazo · 28 Oct 2022 at 13:13

Captain said:
Here’s one I made a few weeks ago, filled with 2 types of cheese and left for 7-8 minutes. Maybe try larger slices of bread?

To be fair that’s what I’m after! Good Skillz! What bread and cheese do you use?

I use Warburtons Toastie thick sliced and just some mild cheddar. I do try and keep the filling away from the edges.

chroniclard · 28 Oct 2022 at 13:19

Making me want to buy another toastie maker, even though I got rid of the last one because I ate too many toasties..... :cry:

Captain · 28 Oct 2022 at 13:26

Brazo said:
To be fair that’s what I’m after! Good Skillz! What bread and cheese do you use?

I use Warburtons Toastie thick sliced and just some mild cheddar. I do try and keep the filling away from the edges.

I use the orange warburton's bread with mozzarella and cheddar mixed together, it's best if you have bread over hanging the edges as it creates a better seal as it's just the bread squishing down together.

wesimmo · 28 Oct 2022 at 13:32

Captain said:
I use the orange warburton's bread with mozzarella and cheddar mixed together, it's best if you have bread over hanging the edges as it creates a better seal as it's just the bread squishing down together.

Yep ideally I would have my crusts outside the toastie machine, the middle of the bread seals much better than crusts that can stop it fully sealing.

GlitterBalls · 28 Oct 2022 at 16:35

Great film.

TheVoice · 28 Oct 2022 at 18:30

I bought a Crimpit from Amazon a few weeks ago and it's great:

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You use sandwich thins rather than bread. Have used it lots since getting it and not had a single one burst or not seal properly, they just pop in the toaster (or air fryer) and a few minutes later you've got a great little crispy sandwich. Can highly recommend.

Philtor · 29 Oct 2022 at 11:54

A good sandwich toaster should do the above (crimp the sandwich) and cook at the same time without the faff. Breville being one of the most popular.

robfosters · 29 Oct 2022 at 12:00

Problem with Breville’s is the sealed edge often goes rock hard. They’re OK, but my preference is just to stick in a panini press