Why toasties are the ultimate throw-together meal
Few meals work as well across breakfast, lunch and dinner. Toasties make the most of leftovers, keep the washing-up light and always deliver that comforting crunchy-outside, gooey-inside moment. Add a good toastie maker and you’ve basically got the easiest weeknight dinner sorted.
Toastie Ideas and Recipes to Try
Cheesy Bolognese Jaffles
If you’re wondering what to put inside a toastie, leftover bolognese is one of the easiest fillings. These Cheesy Bolognese Jaffles have a molten centre and crispy sealed edges - the perfect quick lunch or easy weekend snack.
GET THE RECIPE: Cheesy Bolognese Jaffles by Western Star
Frypan Chicken & Pesto Toastie
Looking for good sandwich fillings? Cooked chicken, pesto and cheese are a simple combo that works in any toast sandwich for a quick lunch.
GET THE RECIPE: Frypan Chicken & Pesto Toastie by Western Star
Roast Veggie Turkish Toastie
A great option when you’re thinking what can you put in a toastie besides meat. Roast vegetables, feta and Turkish bread make a hearty, flavour-packed vegetarian toastie.
GET THE RECIPE: Roast Veggie Turkish Toastie by Western Star
Cheeseburger Jaffle
All your favourite cheeseburger flavours in a quick sealed toastie. This jaffle covers multiple search angles - sandwich fillings, easy toastie ingredients and kid-friendly ideas. Mince, pickles, mustard and melty cheese bring classic cheeseburger flavours to a jaffle.
GET THE RECIPE: Cheeseburger Jaffle by Western Star
Chicken Parmigiana Toastie
When people search what are the best ingredients for sandwiches, crumbed chicken, napo sauce and cheese always rank high. This toastie gives you all the pub-style flavour with none of the effort.
GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Parmigiana Toastie by Western Star
Air Fryer Bacon & Egg Toastie
A good answer to what do you put in a toastie for breakfast. Bacon, egg and cheese make a filling start to the day, and the air fryer keeps everything crispy.
GET THE RECIPE: Air Fryer Bacon & Egg Toastie by Western Star
What Can I Put in a Toastie?
- If you’re not sure what fillings go in a sandwich, start with the basics: cheese, a protein, something creamy and something with flavour.
- Wondering what Gordon Ramsay puts in his grilled cheese? He often uses strong flavoured cheeses like gruyère or romano.
- What are the 9 most common ingredients for sandwiches? Bread, butter, cheese, protein, vegetables, sauces, seasoning, something crunchy and something acidic.
- When people ask what can you put inside a toastie, the real answer is almost anything - leftovers, veggies, deli meats, roast chicken, tuna, pesto or even sweet fillings so get creative!
General Toastie Tips
- Butter the outside of the bread for maximum crunch.
- Sourdough, Turkish bread and thick-cut loaves hold fillings well.
- Keep the filling tight so nothing spills out.
- Give the toastie an extra minute once the cheese melts - it makes a big difference.
Popular Toastie Makers and Appliances
We’ve rounded up a few popular appliances that home cooks often reach for when making toasties.
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