Irish Cheese Toastie (Quick Cozy Snack for Cold Nights)
This Irish Cheese Toastie recipe is a classic savory snack featuring bread topped with a delicious mixture of aged Irish cheddar, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Baked until golden and puffed, it offers a cheesy, flavorful, and satisfying bite that’s perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter
- 6 slices bread (brown, potato, white, or multi-grain)
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
Cheese Mixture
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 7–8 ounces aged Irish cheddar, shredded (or sharp cheddar)
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chive
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a large baking sheet for toasting the bread.
- Prepare the Bread: Lay the bread slices on the baking sheet. Gently butter the top side of each slice, then flip each piece so the buttered side is facing down on the baking sheet.
- Mix Cheese Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and cracked black pepper to form the cheese mixture.
- Top the Bread: Spoon the cheese mixture evenly over each slice of bread, spreading it out into an even layer to cover the top.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the bread slices in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the bread turn golden brown and the cheese mixture puffs up in the center.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh chopped chives on top. Serve the toasties immediately while hot and gooey.
Notes
- If aged Irish cheddar is unavailable, substitute with extra sharp cheddar or another strongly flavored cheese that melts well.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.