By Andrew EmersonHow do Toasted Sandwich Makers work?
A toasted sandwich maker works by using heated plates. These plates are heated by internal electrical coils. The plates clamp down over the sandwich, sealing in the filling and toasting the bread. Some machines even cut the finished sandwich in half for you. Most toasted sandwich makers produce two sandwiches (or toasties) at a time.
What types of Toasted Sandwiches Can I Make?
There are many types of toastie that you can make in a toasted sandwich maker, and some of the most popular variations are detailed below:
· Grilled cheese: This is the classic toasted sandwich. Butter the bread (remember to put the buttered sides outwards in your toasted sandwich maker) and add grated cheese - spreading it out so that it is evenly dispersed over the bread. You can simply have cheese on its own or add one or more of a huge variety of other ingredients, including onion, mushroom, ham, and tomato.
· Ham and Mustard: Put the ham in first, and then add the mustard on top of the meat. You can use other meats as well, such as slices of roast beef or chicken.
· Tuna Melt: Tuna can be used on its own or mixed with mayonnaise. Use a low-fat version if you are trying to eat healthily. Some people also like to add a small amount of sweetcorn in as well. Mix the ingredients together in a bowl, and then carefully spoon the mixture on to the bread. Add grated cheese on top. When the toasted sandwich maker is closed and activated the cheese will melt, and the tuna will heat up.
· Patty melt: This works in a similar way to the tuna melt. Use hamburger (or another type of ground meat) as the main filling, and add cheese and/or onion to taste. The sandwich should then be grilled until the cheese has melted.
· Peanut Butter and Banana: This is becoming more and more popular. Spread peanut butter over the bread and add slices of banana. The toasted sandwich maker will turn this in to a hot, gooey filling - so make sure it has cooled slightly before you bite in to it!
· Corned Beef and Onion: This is extremely popular sandwich has stood the test of time, and is ideal for those on a limited budget. Slice the corned beef and chop the onion. Butter the bread, and put it all together in your toasted sandwich maker.
The main thing to remember when using your toasted sandwich maker is to experiment! You can use almost any combination of fillings. Even unlikely sounding duo's such as apple and onion, banana and jam, and bacon and baked beans can taste great after a couple of minutes in a toasted sandwich maker.
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