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Published: Jun 12, 2021. Post Updated: Feb 7, 2025

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Chilli Cheese Toast

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A delicious Chilli Cheese Toast Recipe for a quick and easy lunch or snack. This is a popular Indian recipe for Cheese on Toast and it will be ready to eat in 5 minutes.

Chilli Cheese Toast on 2 plates on dark table
 

Chilli Cheese Toast

This recipe is perfect for when you are hungry, need food fast and want a delicious, satisfying and flavourful meal.

This recipe works as a quick snack, goes well with soup for lunch, with chai, or with side salad. 

There are many many ways to make this recipe. What makes this cheese on toast different and so special is the spicy kick of chilli and other flavourings. All of which can be adjusted to suit your tastebuds.

This chili toast recipe is made under the grill. You can also make it in a flat pan or tawa.

Variations

Toastie - The toast can also be made into a sandwich too if you prefer.  Just add a slice of bread on top and pop into a sandwich maker or toast. You can add a light smothering of butter or mayo to the outside before grilling.

Cheese - Use your preferred cheese here. I like to use both cheddar and mozzarella cheese and sometimes red liecester too. 

Veg - You can add finely chopped veg such as Spring Onions, chopped Peppers or Herbs such as Chives.

 Ingredients in the best chilli cheese toast

This chilli cheese toast is delicious and here are the keys to the mouth watering flavour:

  • Garlic and Chilli Butter - Finely sliced garlic, coriander and chilli is mashed into butter and then a thin coating is applied to the bread. It adds delicious flavour.
  • A mix of Cheeses - You can use whatever you like here, but using a mix of cheese adds depth and complexity. We used a blend of sharp cheddar and mozzarella.
  • A pinch of Salt and Black Pepper - Sounds simple, but a pinch of salt and pepper heightens all the flavours and brings everything together.

BEST WAY to make Chilli Cheese Toast - FAST

Turns out, there are lots of techniques for making chilli cheese on toast!

Some methods use the oven: but who wants to wait 10 to 15 minutes for their oven to preheat? 

The best way? Grill it. 

Step by Step Recipe

Finely slice (Optional) Coriander, Garlic and Chilli. Combine with butter and seasoning in a bowl.

Chilli and Butter in a bowl

Mix in the Cheese.

Coriander added to bowl

Butter bread on both sides.

Buttered toast on tray

Spread cheese mixture onto bread. You can do this on one or both sides.

Cheese mixture added to bread

Add more Cheese, if you like. Grill or pan fry for 3 - 4 minutes.

Chilli Cheese Toast on 2 plates on dark table

How to serve Chilli Cheese Toast

    • As a snack - With some Masala, Cardamom or Ginger Chai. 
    • With your favourite Soup - It makes the perfect easy lunch. Try it with your favourite soup. Ours is this comforting Creamy Chicken, Orzo and Mushroom Soup.
    • With a crunchy green Salad -  Basically make a meal out of it. Two pieces of cheese toast with a salad.

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**if you make something from  tiffin and tea, i would love to see your creations! don't forget to rate this recipe and leave a comment below! we love to hear from you. safira x

Chilli Cheese Toast on 2 plates on dark table

Chilli Cheese Toast

Safira
A delicious Chilli Cheese Toast Recipe for a quick and easy lunch or snack. This is a popular Indian recipe for Cheese on Toast and it will be ready to eat in 5 minutes.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 1 minute min
Cook Time 4 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Lunch/Snack, Snack
Cuisine british, Indian
Servings 2
Calories 128 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 - 3 tablespoon Coriander
  • 1 or ½ clove Garlic
  • 1 Red or Green Chilli Finely sliced
  • 4 tablespoon Softened Butter
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 10 g Cheddar Cheese around ⅛ cup
  • 10 g Mozarella Cheese around ⅛ cup
  • 2 slices Bread

Instructions
 

  • Finely slice (Optional) Coriander, Garlic and Chilli. Combine with 2 tablespoon butter and seasoning in a bowl.
  • Mix in the Cheese.
  • Butter bread on both sides and place onto an oven tray.
  • Spread cheese mixture onto bread. You can do this on one or both sides. If doing it one both sides, do ½ mixture now, flip then add more mixture and continue to gtill.
  • Add more Cheese, if you like. Grill or pan fry for 3 - 4 minutes.

Notes

Variations

Toastie - The toast can also be made into a sandwich too if you prefer.  Just add a slice of bread on top and pop into a sandwich maker or toast. You can add a light smothering of butter or mayo to the outside before grilling.
Cheese - Use your preferred cheese here. I like to use both cheddar and mozzarella cheese and sometimes red liecester too. 
Veg - You can add finely chopped veg such as Spring Onions, chopped Peppers or Herbs such as Chives.

How to serve Chilli Cheese Toast

    • As a snack - With some Masala, Cardamom or Ginger Chai. 
    • With your favourite Soup - It makes the perfect easy lunch. Try it with your favourite soup. Ours is this comforting Creamy Chicken, Orzo and Mushroom Soup.
    • With a crunchy green Salad -  Basically make a meal out of it. Two pieces of cheese toast with a salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 219mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 382IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Cheese toast, Cheese toastie, Chilli Cheese Toast, Indian Cheese toast
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  1. Fiona says

    June 12, 2021 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    This no-fuss simple recipe is exactly what I was looking for. I just bought a new sandwich-maker for making toasties, which seem to be making a comeback.these days.
    Another original and interesting recipe from this site to add to my family favourites.

    Reply
    • Safira says

      June 12, 2021 at 6:13 pm

      Thank you so much. Hope you love it as much as we do!

      Reply
  2. Fiona says

    June 12, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect! It’s a keeper!

    Reply
    • Safira says

      June 14, 2021 at 10:00 am

      Yay I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you as ever or your support!

      Reply

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