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Caramelised Onion & Mature Cheddar ToastMake a delicious Caramelised Onion & Mature Cheddar Toast with sweet slow-cooked onions and Mature White or Red Cheddar. An easy vegetarian cheese recipe from Mishti Gourmet.Caramelised Onion & Mature Cheddar Toast
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Caramelised Onion & Mature Cheddar Toast

Recipe

Mishti Gourmet
Sep 10, 2026

Sweet, savoury and wonderfully cheesy — a simple toast where slowly caramelised onions meet the bold flavour of Mature Cheddar.

You can make this recipe with either Mature White Cheddar or Mature Red Cheddar. Both work beautifully, so choose according to your preference or what you have at hand.

Preparation Time: 10 minutesCooking Time: 20–25 minutesServes: 2

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of sourdough, multigrain or any good-quality bread
  • 100–120 g Mature White Cheddar or Mature Red Cheddar, grated
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp oil
  • A small pinch of salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried thyme or a few fresh thyme leaves — optional
  • ½ tsp sugar — optional
  • A little butter for the bread

Method

1. Caramelise the onionsHeat 1 tablespoon butter and the oil in a pan over low-to-medium heat. Add the sliced onions and a small pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for around 15–20 minutes until the onions become soft, golden and sweet. If needed, add the optional sugar.

2. Prepare the breadLightly butter the bread slices.

3. Assemble the toastSpread a generous layer of caramelised onions over each slice. Top with grated Mature White or Mature Red Cheddar. Finish with freshly ground black pepper and thyme, if using.

4. Melt the cheesePlace under a hot grill or in a preheated oven until the Cheddar has melted and is beginning to bubble.

No oven? Make it as a closed sandwich in a covered pan or sandwich toaster instead.

5. Serve immediatelyServe while the bread is crisp, the onions are warm and sweet, and the Mature Cheddar is beautifully melted.

Leena's Tip

Don't hurry the onions. Slow cooking develops their natural sweetness, and that sweetness is what balances the sharper flavour of Mature Cheddar.

Try a Variation

Add thin slices of apple or pear for a fresh sweet contrast, a little mustard beneath the onions for extra sharpness, or some sautéed mushrooms for a more substantial toast.

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