Corn Cheese Sandwich (Grilled, Kids' Favourite)
کارن چیز سینڈوچ (گرلڈ، بچوں کا پسندیدہ)
Corn cheese sandwiches are the café-style toastie that children reach for first: sweet corn kernels mixed with grated cheese and a little mayo, spread between buttered bread and toasted on a until the outside is crisp and the inside melts. It's vegetarian, quick, and needs just a tin or packet of sweet corn, a block of cheese and a loaf of bread, so it's an easy standby for busy mornings.
- ⏱ Total: 15 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Easy
- Serves 2
Method
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Mix the corn, cheese, mayonnaise, capsicum, pepper and oregano in a bowl.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Turn two slices butter-side down and spread the filling evenly on them. Top with the other slices, butter-side up.
Cook on a or in a sandwich toaster over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes per side, pressing down with a spatula, until golden and the cheese has melted.
Cut into triangles and serve hot with ketchup.
Kitchen notes
Pat the corn dry with kitchen paper so the sandwich doesn't turn soggy.
Add a pinch of chili flakes or chopped green chili for older children and adults.
Add shredded chicken to make a corn, cheese and chicken sandwich.
The café toastie at home
Corn and cheese is one of the most popular sandwich fillings in Pakistani cafés and school canteens. Sweet corn gives natural sweetness and a little pop, and the cheese melts into a creamy binder. Children who don’t like “green bits” usually don’t mind the tiny pieces of capsicum mixed in.
Crisp outside, melting inside
Butter the outside of the bread, not the inside: that’s what turns it golden and crisp on the tawa. Keep the heat medium-low so the cheese melts before the bread burns, and press the sandwich down so it toasts evenly.
Make it a meal
Serve with a glass of milk and a piece of fruit for a balanced breakfast. A spoon of shredded chicken or some boiled chickpeas adds protein.
More ideas
For more quick sandwiches, see the egg sando, chicken mayo sandwich and club sandwich. Our kids’ breakfast collection has more school-morning ideas.
Questions people ask
Can I make it without mayonnaise?
Yes. Use a spoon of cream, thick yogurt or a little extra cheese to bind the filling.
Is it good cold in a lunch box?
It's best warm, but still tasty at room temperature. Let it cool on a rack before packing so it stays crisp.
Nutrition (estimate, per serving)
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 15 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 40 g
