Chilli cheese toast recipe is a great idea for evening snacks with a cup of hot tea.It is a wonderful recipe which reminds me of my childhood. Good old days when we were kids and only cheese we knew was Amul cheese.Those days, during our wonder years, oven was not common. We would see patties, khari toast, veg puffs and cheesy toast at our local bakeries. Kids today are so aware of global cuisine be it bagels or pizzas, hakka noodles or tofu nuggets. Sometimes I envy their knowledge at this age. This is a protein packed recipe.I t is a great way of feeding picky kids veggies.Grate some cheese on top and make them finish it.
This easy chilli cheese toast now also works beautifully in the air fryer. If you want crisp bread with melted cheese and lightly roasted capsicum, the air fryer gives a quick and reliable result without needing to switch on the oven. It is especially handy for making a small batch for breakfast, evening snacks, or after-school hunger.
Equipment
- oven
- mixing bowl
- food processor
- air fryer
Ingredients
- Sturdy bread (Multigrain bread / wholegrain bread)
- Oil/butter spread (i prefer homemade garlic butter spread)
- cheese
- Veggies (corn/green pepper)
- salt and pepper as per taste
- Seasoing like oregano/thyme/chilli flakes
Refer to recipe card for details.
Instructions
Air fryer method
- Spread garlic butter or homemade garlic spread evenly on each bread slice.
2. Place the bread slices in the air fryer basket or rack in a single layer.
3. Air fry at 170 degrees C / 340 degrees F for 2 to 3 minutes to lightly toast the bread.
4. Open the air fryer and top each slice with shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and finely chopped bell peppers. You may also add onions, corn, and red chilli flakes if using.
5. Return the slices to the air fryer and cook again at 180 degrees C / 356 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes or until the cheese melts and the edges look crisp and toasted.
- Serve warm.
Oven method
- Brush or spray the bread slices lightly with oil and place them on a baking tray.
2. Top with chopped peppers, onions, corn, and shredded cheese.
Bake in a preheated oven at 160 degrees C / 320 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the cheese melts and the edges are toasted.
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Chilli cheese toast recipe
Equipment
- baking tray
- oil spray
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 4-6 Brown bread slices/wholewheat bread
- 2 tablespoon Homemade garlic butter spread or oil
Veggies
- ½ cup mixed bell peppers red yellow green capsicums chopped
- ¼ cup corn kernels
Cheese
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Seasoning
- red chilli flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon oregano flakes
- salt and pepper as per taste
Instructions
- Brush the bread slices lightly with oil or use oil spray.
- Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 170 degrees C / 340 degrees F for 2 to 3 minutes to lightly toast the bread.
- Top each slice with chopped bell peppers, onion, corn, mozzarella, and cheddar.
- Sprinkle oregano, salt, pepper, and red chilli flakes if using.
- Air fry again at 170 degrees C / 340 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese melts and the edges are crisp.
- Serve hot with ketchup or dipping sauce of your choice.
Oven option
- Place the bread slices on a baking tray and brush or spray lightly with oil.
- Top with chopped peppers, onion, corn, and shredded cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 160 degrees C / 320 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the cheese melts and the edges are toasted.
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Storage
You can freeze this in a tray with some cling foil on top. Preheat your oven and bake it whenever you wish to serve.
Substitution & Variations
You can also make cheese toast on a frying pan or in an air fryer. Use a green chutney-coated bread and add toppings on it to make cheese chili toast sandwich Mumbai style.You can even sneak in some chopped baby spinach if you have a picky kid.No one can refuse a hot cheesy cheese toast. Finely chopped broccoli and leeks also are a great option. You may add chilli flakes if you like it extra spicy.
You can also make a cheese chilli sandwich toast by spreading some cheese mixture, chopped red capsicum, yellow capsicum and green capsicum over a green chutney after a brushing of butter on white bread.
FAQ
Cheddar, Havarti, Gouda, Brie, Monterey Jack cheese and American cheese.
Conclusion: cheese chilli toast recipe is a popular street food snack where you can enjoy crispy bread with grilled cheese with a spicy kick .
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