Cheese on toast Cheese on toast Toasted cheese, cheese toast, cheese on toast, cheesy toast, roasted cheese, grilled cheese, cheese grill or choast is a snack made by placing cheese (which may be either sliced or grated) on slices of bread and melting the cheese under a grill. It is a simple meal, popular in the United Kingdom. When prepared correctly, the cheese covers the bread exactly so there are no bitter burnt edges. Cheese on toast, or "cheesy toast" consists of toast, either buttered or not, with cheese on one side. Further toppings are optional; the most basic being chopped onions (raw
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