Cheese Toasties

 Serves: 4

Ingredients: 

1. 2 eggs
2. 175-225 gm / 6-8 oz / 1-1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
3. 5-10 ml / 1-2 tsp wholegrain mustard
4. 4 slices bread, buttered
5. 2-4 halved tomatoes (optional)
6. Ground black pepper
7. Watercress pr fresh parsley, to serve (optional)

Method: bb

1. Preheat the oven to 230°C / 450°F / Gas 8 (the top ove of a range-type stove is ideal for this receipe).  Whisk the eggs lightly and stir in the grated cheese, mustard and pepper. 
2. Lay the buttered bread face down in a shallow baking dish,
3. Divide the cheese mixture among the slices of bread, spreading it out evenly. 
4. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until well risen and golden brown, adding the halved tomatoes for a few minutes, if using.  Serve immediately, with the tomatoes, and garnish with sprigs of watercress or parsley. 

Cook's tip:  For the best flavour, use a mature (sharp) cheddar cheese or a mixture of cheddar and leicester. To save time, buy packets of ready-grated cheese from supermarket.