LifestyleFood & DrinkFoodA chef has shared the secret to the perfect cheese toastie13:58, 05 Jul 2026Cheese toasties are a scrumptious lunch option, and one that's relatively straightforward to prepare at home.‌While you might find yourself grabbing whatever cheddar you have in your fridge, one chef has suggested a three-cheese blend that will transform your toastie to another level entirely.‌Taking to TikTok, Andy Hearnden, who posts on the video-sharing platform as @andy_cooks, revealed his recommendations for the ultimate cheese toastie.‌Grating and chopping his selection of cheeses, Andy began: "These are the best cheeses for your next grilled cheese."We've got mozzarella for creaminess, taleggio for amazing funk, and red cheddar for sharpness. Chop all those up and mix them together in a bowl."‌Following mixing the cheese together, place it between two slices of bread. Instead of using sourdough, Andy opts for shokupan, a Japanese milk loaf that can be prepared at home, or purchased from specialist shops or Marks and Spencer.Once you've assembled the sandwich, add some clarified butter to your pan, and then grill the cheese until it's melted on both sides.Content cannot be displayed without consentArticle continues belowDescribing this as the "best grilled cheese you'll ever have", Andy says you can enhance it even further by incorporating some crispy chilli oil.While the TikToker uses clarified butter in his recipe, the experts at The Culinary Cartel suggest using mayonnaise instead of butter for the ideal golden crust.They pointed out that mayonnaise is easier to spread than butter, helps stop bread from tearing, and boasts a higher smoking point, meaning it is far less prone to burning.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌FoodRecipes