I liked toast before it was trendy, and I’ll continue to like it as it fades from the mainstream spotlight. Crunchy edges, golden brown outside, fluffy inside—I’m surprised it took so long for this food to become the It thing. Cheese toast is a variation, and wonderfully versatile. You can mix up the cheese blends, bread types, and even invite other flavors to the party. (Avocado anyone?) The best part is, all you need is a toaster, so you can whip up these bad boys at work, at home, virtually anywhere!
1. Havarti Cheese Toasts (Food52)
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Sink your teeth into this delicious mixture of creamy havarti and crispy, sliced baguette, courtesy the fine folks at Food52. The hidden layer of mayo makes it extra velvety, but it’s still delicious sans mayo if you aren’t a big fan or don’t have any on hand.
2. Goat Cheese Toasts With Balsamic & Roasted Tomatoes
(I Am a Food Blog)
Photo Credit: I Am a Food Blog
Get a little crazy and toast your bread right on the stovetop! Slather on rich goat cheese, roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic—these enchanting toasts from I Am a Food Blog are so simple yet so tasty.
3. Garlicky Avocado Toast with Crottin de Chavignol
(culture: the word on cheese)
4. Chilli Cheese Toast (WeRecipes)
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Add some spice and Indian flavor to your cheese toast, with this “Indianized Chilli Cheese Toast” from WeRecipes. This recipe uses fresh chili peppers and chili flakes, so be prepared for a little kick.
5. Ricotta Toast with Pears and Honey (Bon Appétit)
Photo Credit: Bon Appétit
Not in the mood for a savory toast? Try this sweet ricotta toast via Bon Appétit. With refreshing orange zest and a drizzle of honey, this pear ricotta toast will hit your sweet spot. You can swap out the pears for apples and try it drizzled with maple syrup instead of honey for a crisp autumn flavor.
Marissa Donovan
Marissa Donovan is a former upstate New York girl living in a cheese-centric world. Although cheese is her day one, she doesn’t discriminate, as she adores all food. Similar to what Beyoncé advises, she likes food so much she put a degree on it—she’s a registered dietitian and master’s student in the nutrition communication program at Tufts. When she’s not filling her head with food info, she’s filling her belly with food and, as always, trying to bring up cheese in casual conversation.
