Toasted with butter and cheese
Toasted with butter and cheese, often called a cheese toastie or grilled cheese sandwich, is a simple, comforting dish made by grilling or pan-frying bread slices with butter and melted cheese. It typically uses white or sourdough bread, butter, and a melting cheese like cheddar, American, or Gruyère. While its exact origins are debated, it's a staple in many Western cuisines, particularly in the UK, US, and Australia.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and carbohydrates, providing a quick source of energy. It offers calcium and protein from the cheese, but is generally low in fiber and essential vitamins. A typical serving contains roughly 300-450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
| Calcium | 320 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 µg |
| Vitamin A | 190 µg RAE |
| Selenium | 18 µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Zinc | 2.1 mg |
Per 1 sandwich (2 slices of bread, ~60g total; 1 tbsp butter, ~14g; 2 slices cheese, ~56g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The simplicity of this dish makes it a universal comfort food, with variations found globally—from the French 'croque monsieur' to the Brazilian 'mist quente.' Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense food that can be easily customized with additions like tomato or ham to boost its nutrient profile.
