This Banana Cheese on Toast / Open face grilled cheese sandwich is not only incredibly tasty but also quick and convenient.
An ideal choice for a speedy 10-minute breakfast or a delightful and uncomplicated sweet treat.
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What Exactly is Cheese on Toast?
Cheese on toast is a beloved dish made by melting cheese on toasted bread under a grill. Popular in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, and Africa, it’s a classic after-school snack often enjoyed with savory toppings.
One day, I combined leftover cheese and ripe banana. It created a delicious surprise!!
I usually focus on Asian food in my blog but this toast would be an exception since it’s too simple and easy yet delicious. It deserves recognition!!
Why this recipe works
- Incredibly Easy: This Cheesy Banana Toast keeps things delightfully straightforward, making it accessible to cooks of all levels.
- Speedy Preparation: This recipe’s quick preparation ensures you can enjoy a delicious meal even on the busiest of mornings.
- Vegetarian-Friendly, Vegan-Adaptable: It’s naturally vegetarian, and if you’re vegan or looking to reduce dairy in your diet, it can be easily modified with vegan cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey.
Ingredients
You only need 4 ingredients for this recipes:
- Toast: you can use any type that you like
- Banana
- Grated Cheese (Emmental, Gouda, Cheddar or Mozzarella)
- Honey (optional)
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Instructions
- Mash the banana
- Spread the mashed banana onto your toasts (I typically use one banana for three slices of toast).
- Top with grated cheese to cover the toasts.
- Place the toasts in an air fryer and broil them at 200°C (390°F) for 6-8 minutes or until they reach your desired level of browning.
- Serve hot, and if desired, drizzle some honey over the top when serving. Enjoy!
Variations
- For a vegan version, you could use vegan cheese and maple syrup instead of dairy cheese and honey.
- You could substitute banana with ripe mango, apple (with a hint of cinnamon), or even durian if you prefer an exotic flavor.”
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Banana Cheese on Toast / Open Face Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
Ingredients
- 3 slices sandwich
- 1 ripe banana
- grated cheese
- honey (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the banana with a fork
- Spread the mashed banana evenly onto your toasts.
- Generously top the banana-covered toasts with grated cheese.
- Place the toasts in an air fryer and broil them at 200°C (390°F) for 6-8 minutes or until they achieve your desired level of browning.
- Serve hot, and if you like, you can add a drizzle of honey when serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For vegan version: use vegan cheese and maple syrup instead of dairy cheese and honey.
- Replace the banana with ripe mango, apple (enhanced with a touch of cinnamon), or even durian for a truly exotic flavor.
