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National Cheese Toast Day

Food · September 15

A day for cheese toast: bread topped with cheese and heated until it melts, bubbles and browns at the edges, made in many kitchens.

National Cheese Toast Day falls on Wednesday, September 15, 2027. That is 323 days away.

Cheese toast is about as simple as cooking gets. A slice of bread goes under some cheese, then into heat until the cheese softens, bubbles and starts to brown. That is most of the recipe.

The details are where people differ. Some toast the bread first so it stays crisp underneath. Others put it straight under the broiler and accept a softer middle. Cheddar is a common pick because it melts well and browns nicely, but mozzarella, Swiss and Monterey Jack all have their fans. A pinch of pepper, a little paprika or a thin layer of butter or mustard under the cheese can change the whole thing without making it complicated.

Unlike a grilled cheese sandwich, cheese toast is usually open faced, so the top gets direct heat and turns golden in spots. Those darker patches, where the cheese has crisped against the hot air, are often the best part. It shows up at breakfast, as a side with soup, or as a late snack when nobody wants to cook.

The main thing to watch is the broiler. Cheese goes from melted to scorched quickly, so staying close to the oven helps. A thick slice of sturdy bread holds up better than a thin one, especially with a generous layer of cheese.

Ways to celebrate

• Try a cheese you have never melted on toast before.
• Make cheese toast to go with a bowl of tomato soup.
• Add a sprinkle of paprika or black pepper before broiling.
• Compare toasting the bread first versus broiling it straight.
• Share your favorite bread and cheese pairing with a friend.

Dates

All national days on September 15

Also on September 15

• National Double Cheeseburger Day
• National Linguine Day
• National Crème de Menthe Day
• Make a Hat Day

Categories: Food days