The Ultimate Cheese Toastie by Chef Zosia Orkisz
The Ultimate Cheese Toastie
This isn’t your average toastie. It’s a golden, gooey masterpiece layered with aged cheese, quick-pickled cucumbers, and a hit of curry mayo finished with a drizzle of crispy chilli oil.
Created by Zosia Orkisz, an up and coming chef known for her Supper Clubs, conceptual catering, and event curation, this recipe brings serious flavour and a little bit of flair to your kitchen. Perfect for long lunches, late-night snacks, or when only melted cheese will do.
Ultimate Cheese Toastie with Quick Pickled Cucumber & Curry Mayo!
Ingredients
For the pickled cucumbers:
2–3 small cucumbers, finely sliced (mandolin or knife)
Pinch of sugar
Pinch of flake salt
Splash of Chardonnay vinegar (or apple cider / white wine vinegar)
For the cheese mix:
50g Comté (or aged cheddar / parmesan / pecorino), grated
30g blue cheese, crumbled
30g goat’s cheese, crumbled
(Optional substitutes: brie or camembert if you prefer milder cheese)
For the toastie:
2 thick slices of good quality bread
2 tbsp GOOD FAT Curry Mayo
Butter (optional, for extra crispiness)
1 tbsp crispy chilli oil (to serve)
Method
Prepare the cucumbers:
Finely slice cucumbers using a mandolin or sharp knife.
Place in a sieve over a bowl, sprinkle with sugar and flake salt.
Let sit for 10–15 minutes to draw out moisture.
After resting, gently squeeze out excess water and toss with a splash of vinegar. Set aside.
Prepare the cheese mix:
Grate the Comté (or aged cheese of choice).
Crumble in blue cheese and goat’s cheese with your hands.
Mix gently.
Prep the bread:
Slice two thick pieces of bread.
Spread curry mayo generously on both sides of each slice.
Assemble:
Layer the cheese mixture between the slices.
Add a layer of pickled cucumbers.
Close the sandwich.
Toast:
Fry in a pan or sandwich press over medium heat until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
For extra flavour, sprinkle a little grated cheese on the outside and flip once to toast it on.
Finish & serve:
Drizzle or brush with crispy chilli oil.
Sprinkle with smoked salt if desired.
Slice in half and enjoy warm.