Ultimate cheese toastie aka braaibroodjies

The best grilled cheese needs to have loads of cheese stuffed between two slices of great bread with a hint of sweet. The combination of sweet and salty is always a hit and this is no exception.

My favourite pairing pay homage to my roots and resembles the classic South African braaibroodjie which is basically a grilled cheese sandwich that is made over the coals while we braai (or BBQ as it is commonly known in the rest of the world). There is also a very special ingredient that I haven’t seen anywhere else… chutney! In SA it would most commonly be Mrs Balls fruit chutney, the combination is unbelievably good.

Let’s get cooking…

Start by melting the butter in a heavy based pan on a low heat. Spread half the chutney on each slice of bread then place half the cheddar, the manchego and parmesan then the remaining cheddar on top, top with the second slice of bread. The manchego is not traditionally used but the flavour just transforms this sandwich for me.

Place the sandwich into the pan and grill on low heat until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is beginning to melt, 5-10 minutes. Flip and grill for a further 5-10 minutes, you want to do this low and slow so that all of the cheese melts without burning the bread.

Remove and enjoy immediately!

An alternative to toasting in a pan would be to grill over the coals South African style!