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Favourite fillings for toasted sandwich maker

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SuperGlue · 09/01/2015 15:55

I usually make ham / cheese / tomato toasties by buttering bread on the outside and then frying on a hot pan till crispy and golden and they are delicious.

However I am drawn to the idea of buying a proper toasted sandwich maker - we used to have one about 10yrs ago but I don't think it made the move to this house. As I recall we used it but really only to make ham / cheese / tomato sandwiches

As a teen I hated ham and cheese and used to have them filled with jam!

There is no point buying one just to make the same old thing I make anyway so can you inspire me with your best combinations please?

Also any recommendations for a decent machine. Our old one did the job but didn't seem to 'seal' the bread very week and there was always a horrible mess to clean up after - greasy crusted melted cheese!

Thanks

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MrsVamos · 09/01/2015 15:57

Tuna mayo and cheese.

Heaven in a toastie. Smile

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SuperGlue · 09/01/2015 15:59

Thanks MrsVamos I am not a fan of tuna so I will take your word for that Grin

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zippyandbungle · 09/01/2015 15:59

Fresh strawberries and Nutella

PetraStrorm · 09/01/2015 16:02

Tinned kidney beans in chilli sauce and little lumps of Wensleydale cheese. Trust me, it's delicious (or baked beans and cheese if you don't fancy the first option)

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SuperGlue · 09/01/2015 16:02

Oooooh zippy now you're talking! I am guessing this is a weightwatchers recipe Wink

Sounds intriguing and I would be happy to try it. What happens to the strawberries, do they go all soft like jam, or stay solid-ish?

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annielewis · 09/01/2015 16:03

Cheese and marmite, cheese and beans, cheese and sliced mushroom, cheese and sliced onion (if you don't mind onion being a bit al dente!)

Also mashed potato with cheese or ham is yum!

My husband makes them like a pasty with whatever leftovers he can rummage from the fridge - never sure how much of a good idea it is but I guess if the fillings are really hot...

Oooh also chocolate spread and banana - to die for - add peanut butter if you like it! Delish! (making myself hungry now...)

MrsVamos · 09/01/2015 16:03

You don't know what you're missing, SuperG !

Try it. I dare ye !

You could try a bacon/mushroom mix ?

Or perhaps turkey/chicken & bacon. You could always rustle up a bit of stuffing to add in, with varying sauces to dip toastie in ?

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SuperGlue · 09/01/2015 16:04

petra I have never eaten baked bean and cheese together in my life, not a 'thing' where i come from. I have had them seperately of course. Might be tempted to try that one. Would NEVER have thought of using a tin of kidney beans in a sandwich. This is why I love MN!

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PartyFops · 09/01/2015 16:05

Egg and cheese is the best!

And beans and cheese! Envy

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SuperGlue · 09/01/2015 16:05

I am SO buying a sandwich maker next payday!!! Some great suggestions here.

You never know MrsV I might just try it....

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FelixFelix · 09/01/2015 16:06

I really want one of those deep fill toastie makers I keep seeing advertised on telly. It looks amazing!

MrsVamos · 09/01/2015 16:06

Choc spread and banana ?! Yum.

I want a panini toaster. I'm sure that would help with the leaked cheese mess.

Either that or I must stop over-filling my sarnies. Grin

I seriously am having choc & banana toasties for dinner tonight.

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SuperGlue · 09/01/2015 16:06

partyfops when you say 'egg' do you mean raw? cooked? How do you do it?

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LittleHornbill · 09/01/2015 16:07

Cheese and sliced apple.

Superglue baked beans and cheese were made for each other, though I've never tried beans on a toastie before.

OttiliaVonBCup · 09/01/2015 16:07

Mashed potato, corn, feta and a slice of ham.

Found by accident.

PetraStrorm · 09/01/2015 16:07

It's the tins of kidney beans already in chilli sauce that I use. Most supermarkets have them. Lovely on baked potatoes too, or on their own with mushrooms added and some pitta bread to dip in the sauce.

Ok, hungry now...

dontmixthecolours · 09/01/2015 16:07

Haggis and strong cheddar. It's heaven!!

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SuperGlue · 09/01/2015 16:07

I love the idea of choc and banana or more intriguing choc and strawberry!

How would I cook an egg in it, I mean how do you know when it is cooked?

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FriedFishAndBread · 09/01/2015 16:08

I really miss the jam ones my mum used to make after our cheese ones.

I may buy a toastie maker just for this alone.

MrsVamos · 09/01/2015 16:08

You can get a deep fill toaster ?

Ah, but how deep is deep ? Grin

I think there's sandwich fillings, then there's me being a pig. Blush

UniS · 09/01/2015 16:09

Sweet Mincemeat. Its like an instant giant mince pie any time of year, not just Christmas.

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SuperGlue · 09/01/2015 16:10

Don't is the haggis already cooked or what?

I just can't imagine mashed potato in a sandwich though....although thinking about it it can't be too different to something like a potato cake / croquette hmmmm

I am just not sure about beans and cheese, don't know why....

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TheToadLessTravelled · 09/01/2015 16:10

Cheese and pineapple. Cheese and mango chutney, with or without chicken. Creamed corn and cheese.

I really fancy a toastie now!

MadeInChorley · 09/01/2015 16:11

Tinned chicken supreme. Yum!

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SuperGlue · 09/01/2015 16:11

Sweet mincemeat - I would NEVER have thought of that. See, I knew this thread would be a good idea!

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