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Toasted cheddar cheese sandwich with buttery leeks

A recipe for a delicious toasted Cheddar cheese sandwich with buttery braised leeks.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Course: Snacks , Lunch
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 30 g butter plus extra to butter the bread
  • 3 cups finely sliced and cleaned leeks white and pale green parts
  • Sea salt and freshly ground white pepper
  • 8 lices sourdough bread fairly thickly cut
  • 150 g 12-month mature Cheddar grated

Instructions

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  1. Heat the Breville electric frying pan and melt the butter. Sauté the leeks for 5 – 7 minutes on setting 4 – 6. Season with salt and freshly ground white pepper, then turn off and allow to cool.
  2. Heat the Breville Healthsmart Grill on the sandwich setting.
  3. Divide the braised leeks and cheese between the four slices of bread and spread to fill each evenly. Top with the second slice of bread.
  4. Lightly butter each of the outside slices of the sandwich *tip - melt the butter and then bush this on to make it easier.
  5. When the Grill is ready, place the buttered sandwiches on, close and toast until golden brown.

Notes

  • The leek filling can be made in advance and refridgerated.