September 15th was National Cheese Toast Day #CheeseToastDay and for a lot of people they might think of a Grilled Cheese Sandwich but I think of the piece of White Bread or Light Bread as we call it and a slice of American Cheeses on top the cafeteria workers would broil for us for breakfast.
I must tell you I didn’t mind the Cheese Toast which had a good taste but by the time we would get into the Cafeteria for breakfast the Toast would be hard as a rock and the Cheese would be congealed and Ice Cold but when your a child and hungry you will eat anything and to this day I still do. How about you?
National Cheese Toast Day is celebrated every year on September 15th and this flavorful combination born in California is a favorite around the world. Cheese Toast is so simple and very filling. You can even add toppings to the Cheese Toast if you want, which I never thought of. Have you? If not even a simple slice of Cheese Toast works the trick and is the key to many people’s hearts.
When people think of Cheese Toast, our mouths instantly start salivating and the hunger pangs come out in full force. Cheese Toast is a tasty treat that is prepared using a single slice of Bread that is toasted with melted Cheese on top.
Cheese Toast was created by Del Johnson in 1958 when he opened his first Sizzler restaurant. Obviously, it became an instant success and a fan favorite. Did you know the original Cheese Toast was created using Egg Bread topped with a Parmesan Cheese mixture.
Later, the Chefs started using White Egg-based bread followed by French Bread with a Margarine base. Cheese Toast became so popular and now it is even enjoyed outside of the United States in Australia, China, Japan, and Thailand. Isn’t that crazy?
Tamra Scoggins, a Chef at Sizzler even created a special lunch sandwich called “The Malibu Melt” for Cheese Toast fanatics. ‘This dish ‘The Malibu Melt” combines a double portion of Sizzler’s signature Malibu Chicken between slices of crispy Cheese Toast topped with Pickles and a special Honey Malibu Sauce. I wouldn’t mind eating at a Sizzler which we don’t have but I would pass on “the Malibu Melt”. How about you?
Over the years, there have been variations to the classic recipe, however, the core of it remains the same. This Sandwich is so versatile that it can be eaten as an appetizer or with Soup or Salad or as a main course.
In 2015, to honor the success of this dish, Sizzler USA founded National Cheese Toast Day. To celebrate Cheese Toast, Sizzler restaurants typically give out free Cheese Toast at there restaurants. If you have the opportunity today head to one of their restaurants to try out the original Cheese Toast or simply make your own.
National Cheese Toast Day Activities
- To kick off National Cheese Toast Day eat Cheese Toast for breakfast remember you can even use leftovers and eat them for lunch or dinner.
- Allow yourself to binge on Cheese Toast for this one day.
- If your children are taking there lunch pack Cheese Toast for your child to take to school and eat during lunch. I’m sure the kids will enjoy the Cheesy Toast they can even share with their friends.
- Cheesy Toast is best eaten the simple way, with Butter and Cheese on a crisp piece of Toast. However, you can experiment with the Seasoning and add Oregano, Chilly Flakes, Pepper, and so forth for that extra flavor punch.
- Try your hand at making the U.K. specialty, Welsh Rarebit which I believe I will pass on. How about you?
Cheesy Facts About Cheese Toast
- For Cheese on Toast, the most commonly used type is Cheddar Cheese isn’t that funny? I thought it would be American Cheese. What about you?
- Grilled Cheese is prepared with two pieces of Bread and looks like a Sandwich, Cheese Toast is a single slice of Bread with a Cheese topping.
- Unlike Grilled Cheese, Cheese Toast is made in the oven.
- In a Grilled Cheese, both pieces and sides of the Bread are Buttered, while in Cheese Toast, only one side is Buttered.
- Cheese on Toast is popular in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and African Countries.
Why People Love National Cheese Toast Day
- Cheese Toast is a mouthwatering snack and the Cheesy goodness just melts in your mouth and Cheese Toast is quite satisfying and makes the perfect accompaniment for outdoor picnics or hikes.
- You can perfect Cheese Toast in three to four easy steps. Even the ingredients required are so easily available in grocery stores that Cheese Toast is hardly a fuss to prepare.
- Cheese Toast is so popular that it has its own recipe in the U.K. and is also eaten for breakfast. Children or adults, everyone across all age groups enjoys this Cheesy item.
Recipe for Cheese Toast from School Lunches
1 slice of White Bread or Light Bread as it’s been called all of my life or ever how much Bread your going to need for Sandwichs.
Lay the Bread on a baking sheet I would say Butter the Bread but I’m not sure if the School’s did or not
Place a slice of Kraft American Cheese on the Bread.
Place in the over on broil until the Cheese Melts.
Take the Cheese Toast off the pan and serve to your guests, friends and family
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
