Classic Cheese Sandwich
There's nothing more British than a plain cold cheese sandwich, and here I'll show you the best way to make it!
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Servings (click & slide): 1 sandwich
Calories per serving: 664kcal
Cost per serving: £2.50 / $3
Equipment
- Chopping Board & Bread Knife
- Potato/Vegetable Peeler
- Butter Knife
Ingredients
- 2 slices of Thick Soft White Sandwich Bread
- 3.5oz / 100g Cheese, shaved with a potato peeler (see notes)
- Butter, as needed
- 1 packet of Crisps (optional)
Instructions
- Liberally butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Top one side with cheese. Add crisps if using.
- Add second slice on top butter-side-down, gently press to secure the filling, then slice in half and enjoy!
Quick Demo
Notes
a) Cheese - Classic option is Cheddar, but I love a 50/50 combination of Cheddar and Red Leicester. If you want to steer off the track a little, just keep it a British hard cheese like Double Gloucester, White Cheshire or Shropshire Red.
b) Can I turn this into a toastie? - Yep, just butter the outside of the bread and fry both sides in a non-stick pan over medium heat for a few mins each side, or until golden & crispy with the cheese melted in the centre. If you're doing this I recommend a more firm loaf of bread, as opposed to soft white sandwich bread. Check out all my Grilled Cheese Sandwiches for more inspo!
c) Other cheese variations - Of course you can add different fillings to a cheese sandwich. Here's some classic examples:
- Cheese and Pickle Sandwich
- Cheese and Onion Sandwich
- Cheese and Ham Sandwich
- Cheese and Marmite Sandwich
Your Private Notes:
Nutrition:
Nutrition Facts
Classic Cheese Sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 664
Calories from Fat 424
% Daily Value*
Fat 47.07g72%
Saturated Fat 26.926g168%
Trans Fat 1.651g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.815g
Monounsaturated Fat 11.705g
Cholesterol 132mg44%
Sodium 1024mg45%
Potassium 154mg4%
Carbohydrates 30.98g10%
Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugar 3.69g4%
Protein 29.28g59%
Vitamin A 1342IU27%
Calcium 759mg76%
Iron 2.33mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutrition is based on the absence of salt unless stated as a measurement in the ingredients. Cost is worked out based on ingredients bought from UK supermarkets, then divided by the number of servings. In both instances these values are just for guidance. Please check out my FAQ Page for more info.
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