A chef shared his secret to the perfect cheese toastie - swapping out mayo for another ingredient for an extra melty, flavour-packed result08:11, 07 Jun 2026Cheese toasties are a beloved comfort food, delivering rich flavours and a quick dinner - or snack - in next to no time. But if you're tired of the same old plain cheese, one chef has revealed his straightforward recipe for making the cheese extra "melty" and bursting with flavour - and you won't need mayonnaise.‌Ditching the mayo entirely, chef and Channel 4 Served content creator Imran Ali, better known as What In The Chef, whipped up a mouth-watering cheese toastie for an Italian nonna using generous helpings of Italian cheese. His secret weapon, however, is a condiment you've most likely already got sitting in your kitchen cupboard.‌To give the cheese toastie a south Asian twist, Imran swaps mayo for mango chutney. In a recent TikTok video, Imran said: "Today I'm gonna try and impress an Italian nonna with a mango chutney, mozzarella, Galbani cheese toastie."‌Rather than mayo, you'll need whipped ricotta cheese to achieve a smooth, creamy filling. To pack the cheese with flavour, Imran throws in a blend of spices, herbs and spring onions.The spices also help to add a welcome splash of colour to the filling. To truly elevate a humble cheese toastie, forget slathering mayo onto the bread, reports the Express.‌Instead, Imran recommends using mango chutney to deliver a sweet, sticky and subtly spicy kick running through the cheese. When toasting in the pan, Imran noted that you don't want too fierce a sizzle.This ensures the underside of the bread browns evenly without catching, while still melting the cheese through. Once the bread is golden brown and the cheese is "melty in the middle", take it off the heat and cut the toastie in half.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌Nonna replied: "Mmm. Very, very nice."At the time of writing, Served's video has clocked up more than 10,500 views, 710 likes and 11 comments. Tryfena wrote: "I love fusion recipes and this bhai is doing it well!"Avril commented: "That looks so good."‌Shamina said, "Looks delicious," while another simply commented, "Looks fire."So if you fancy an effortless way to liven up your next cheese toastie, here's how you can recreate Imran's recipe at home.Mango Chutney and Mozzarella ToastiesIngredients (serves two)‌For the ricotta mixFour tbsp Galbani RicottaCaramelised onionsOne red onion, thinly sliceOne tsp brown sugarOne tbsp olive oilPinch of saltFor the toasties‌Four slices tiger bread300g Galbani Mozzarella Cucina, slicedOne spring onion, finely slicedHalf a red chilli, finely dicedHandful fresh coriander, finely chopped1.5 tsp medium curry powder0.5 tsp turmericTwo tbsp mango chutneyHandful of spinachButter, softened (for spreading)MethodIn a small bowl, mix ricotta (four tbsp), red chilli (0.5, finely diced), coriander (handful, finely chopped), medium curry powder (1.5 tsp), turmeric (0.5 tsp) and spring onion (one, finely sliced) until well combined.‌In a pan, heat olive oil (one tbsp) and add red onion (one, thinly sliced) and brown sugar (one tsp), stirring occasionally to caramelise.Butter the outside of each slice of tiger bread (four slices). On the unbuttered side of two slices, spread the spiced ricotta mixture evenly, right to the edges.Next layer on the caramelised onions, slices of Galbani Mozzarella Cucina (300g), spinach (handful) and finish with mango chutney (two tbsp) before placing the final slice of bread on top.Article continues belowPress the slices together, ensuring the buttered sides are facing outwards.Cook in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat for several minutes on each side until golden brown and the mozzarella has melted through.Serve straight away, with additional mango chutney on the side if you fancy it.