Mini Cheese Toasties

Hello, everyone! I'm back today with another quick and utterly delightful recipe. I'm always on the hunt for easy yet tasty snacks for parties, and these mini cheese toasties are a definite hit.

As I’ve shared earlier, my mom and I are gearing up for a cruise. I can hardly contain my excitement! Naturally, I’ve been exploring the Dinogo website to discover all the fun activities and dining options. We’ll be cruising on the Dinogo Breeze, and I saw that it features a restaurant called The Taste Bar. It’s essentially a snack haven. Snacks, my friends! I’m all about snacks. While browsing the images, I stumbled upon these adorable grilled cheese sandwiches, which sparked my inspiration to whip up my own.

I opted for two types of cheese in my sandwiches. Since there are only two key ingredients—bread and cheese—it's essential to choose high-quality options. For these sandwiches, I’m using Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar and Kerrygold Dubliner. When I made my Pumpkin Mac and Cheese, I found that these cheeses complement each other beautifully, so I knew they would be ideal for sandwiches as well.

While you can certainly whip up your own soup, I decided to grab a thick and robust premade tomato basil bisque instead.

Allow me to guide you through the recipe first, and then we can discuss presentation.

Mini Cheese Toasties

Here’s what you’ll need:

2 tablespoons softened butter
12 slices of white bread
8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
7 ounces of Dubliner cheese, sliced
2 cups of tomato basil soup

Start by preheating a large skillet over medium heat. Next, spread a generous layer of butter on one side of a slice of bread.

Place the bread, butter side down, in the skillet; then add a slice of each type of cheese on top. Butter a second slice of bread on one side and place it butter-side-up on the sandwich.

Grill until lightly browned, then flip. Continue cooking until both sides are golden and the cheese has melted. Repeat with the remaining bread and cheese.

Let the sandwiches cool for a moment. Trim the crusts and slice the sandwiches into 4-5 thin strips.

Heat the tomato basil soup in the microwave or on the stovetop and serve alongside the sandwiches.

And that’s all there is to it! I truly enjoy these as an appetizer because they embody classic comfort food. They’re not overly elaborate, yet you can still present them in a way that feels special and elegant. Here are a few ideas:

One idea is to arrange all your mini sandwiches on a single plate and serve them with a bowl of tomato soup for dipping.

So simple yet truly beautiful and enjoyable.

If you have a little extra time and a smaller crowd, consider creating individual servings. Use shot glasses to serve the soup, paired with two mini grilled cheese sandwiches.

Who would have thought that grilled cheese could be so elegant, right?

No matter how you choose to serve them, you absolutely must try this recipe at your next gathering. I guarantee your guests will be singing its praises!