Cheesy Baked Bean Toastie Food

BAKED BEAN AND CHEESE TOASTED SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place one slice of bread in the toasted sandwich maker and press the bread into the plate with a spoon to create a well for the beans
• Spoon the beans into the well
• Sprinkle over the cheese
• Place the top slice bread and close the toasted sandwich maker
• Cook for 10 minutes until golden and crispy

CHEESY WHITE BEAN-TOMATO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 475 degrees. In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry the garlic until it's lightly golden, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste (be careful of splattering) and fry for 30 seconds, reducing the heat as needed to prevent the garlic from burning.
• Add the beans, water and generous pinches of salt and pepper and stir to combine. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top, then bake until the cheese has melted and browned in spots, 5 to 10 minutes. If the top is not as toasted as you'd like, run the skillet under the broiler for a minute or 2. Serve at once.

CHEESY BEANS ON TOAST

Steps:

• Put the beans in a saucepan and warm over medium heat until beginning to bubble.
• Meanwhile toast the bread.
• Once toasted, butter the bread and place slices side by side on a plate.
• Pour the heated beans over the bread.
• Scatter the grated cheese over the top and serve!
• Some people add worcestershire sauce or hot sauce over the top at this stage. Personally I like it just as it is!

CHEESY BAKED BEAN TOASTIE

Steps:

• Butter both slices of bread.
• Place one slice buttered side down on the preheated toasted sandwich maker.
• Empty contents of can on to bread.
• Top with cheese.
• Followed by the last piece of bread buttered side up.
• Toast 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Cut into either 2 triangles or 4 triangles.
• Serve.

CHEESE TOAST

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the Cheddar, Monterey Jack, mayonnaise, Parmesan, butter, salt, pepper and seasoned salt.
• Cut the loaf in half lengthwise, then into thirds or fourths. Evenly spread the cheese mixture onto the bread pieces. Wrap each piece in a foil "purse," leaving a little room at the top between the cheese and the foil.
• The bread can either be frozen for later, or baked right away. If baking right away, place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. If cooking from frozen, bake on a baking sheet at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.

TURBO BEANS & CHEESE ON TOAST

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 8-10 mins until softened and slightly caramelised. Add the garlic and spices, the chipotle chilli paste or chilli flakes, if using, and some seasoning. Fry for a few minutes more until the mixture is fragrant.
• Add the tomatoes, then swirl out the pan using 100ml water and add this too. Simmer for 10-15 mins until the mixture has thickened. Blitz the sauce using a hand blender, then taste for seasoning. Tip in the beans and mix well to coat. Warm through over a medium heat for 5 mins until the beans are piping hot.
• Heat the grill to high and toast the bread slices for 3-5 mins. Top with the beans and grated cheese, and pop under the grill until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Sprinkle with a little paprika and serve immediately.