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Classic Cheese and Onion Sandwich

Classic Cheese and Onion Sandwich

A delicious and simple recipe for a Classic Cheese and Onion Sandwich, a beloved British favorite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine British
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 676 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Sized Mixing Bowl & Spatula
  • Sharp Knife & Chopping Board
  • Cheese Grater

Ingredients
  

Bread and Spread

  • 8 slices Seeded Bread
  • as needed tablespoon Butter for spreading on bread

Cheese and Condiments

  • 1 cup Cheddar grated
  • 1 cup Red Leicester grated (or more cheddar, preferably different colour)
  • cup Mayonnaise Whole Egg, Full Fat
  • ½ cup Red Onion very finely diced/minced (or other sweet onion)
  • 2 large Spring/Green Onion very finely diced
  • pinch Cracked Black Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl add cheese, onion, spring onion, mayo and a good pinch of cracked black pepper. Give it a good stir, then test for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
  • Spread one side of all of your slices of bread with butter. Divide filling among 4 of those slices (spread right to the edges). Top with second slice of buttered bread, cut diagonally and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to make the fillings ahead of time! Just tightly cover in the fridge for 4-5 days. Small substitutions like bread are fine, but avoid big substitutions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 676kcalCarbohydrates: 26.28gProtein: 21.64gFat: 53.95gSaturated Fat: 18.91gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18.377gMonounsaturated Fat: 12.829gTrans Fat: 0.735gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 840mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 4.5gSugar: 4.83gVitamin A: 869IUVitamin C: 3.9mgCalcium: 456mgIron: 1.8mg
Keyword British sandwich, cheese and onion sandwich, classic sandwich, comfort food, easy sandwich, lunch recipe
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