Lunch

Our 28 best toasties

What's not to love about a toasted sandwich (toastie)?

Jaffle, Breville or toastie? A toasted sandwich by any other name tastes as good.

Two slices of bread filled with whatever takes your fancy and pressed in a jaffle iron or sandwich press. We’ve rounded up the top toasties for every occasion, breakfast, lunch, midnight snack… we’ve got you covered.

Whether it’s a grilled cheese toastie, jaffle, wrap or your own take on the much-loved snack, toasted sandwiches are a family favourite that never disappoint.

Crisp and golden on the outside, jam-packed with your favourite ingredients on the inside. Fill them with almost any ingredients, leftovers included (served open if needed), they’re a quick, easy and solid option for any meal, and even as a party food.

Looking for more sandwich ideas that are a little bit fancy?

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Mushroom and pesto toasted sandwiches

Mushroom and pesto toasted sandwiches

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Welsh rarebit soufflé toasts

Welsh rarebit soufflé toasts

This jazzed up cheese toastie is packed full of flavour from Worchestershire sauce, grated vintage cheddar, mustard and eggs with a souffle texture.

egg,cheeseandspinachtoasties

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Egg, cheese and spinach toasties

Egg, cheese and spinach toasties

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Banana and choc-almond toastie

Rise and shine with these decadent and wholesome banana and choc-almond toasties – a perfect start to the morning!

toastie men

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Toastie men

Toastie men

ROASTED VEGIE Toastie

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Roasted vegie toastie

Roasted vegie toastie

corned beef and mustard jaffle

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Corned beef and mustard jaffle

Corned beef and mustard jaffle

Nothing says comfort like this cheesy, creamy, corned beef jaffle recipe – packed with flavour, it’s a perfect way to use up leftovers.

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Kimchi and cheese toasties

These cheese and kimchi toasties are made with homemade flatbread and served with fresh cucumber and herbs. Perfect for a healthy lunch idea.

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Chicken schnitzel toasties

Chicken schnitzel toasties

Jazz up your regular toastie lunch with crispy fried schnitzels served on toasties with cheese and shredded wombok.

avocado and fetta toasties

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Avocado and feta toasties

Avocado and fetta toasties

Topped with juicy roasted tomato, these easy toasties make a divine brunch, lunch or lazy mid-week dinner.

gruyère and smoked ham french toasties

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Gruyère and smoked ham french toasties

Gruyère and smoked ham french toasties

mini sourdough toasties

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Mini sourdough toasties

Mini sourdough toasties

Sandwich ideas

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Corned beef and red cabbage sandwich

Corned beef and red cabbage sandwich

Corned beef and red cabbage is a classic combo that gives your midweek sandwiches a deluxe touch with this spin on the slow-cooker favourite.

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Bolognese and Parmesan Toasties

Bolognese and parmesan toasties

A great way to use up any leftover bolognese and create a quick dinner or lunch idea.

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Reuben toastie

Reuben toastie

So much to love about this classic toastie.

Breakfast Jaffle

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Breakfast jaffle

Breakfast jaffle

Don’t wait til lunch for your favourite toastie. Add some bacon and eggs and you’ve got the ultimate weekend breakfast.

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Bolognese and egg jaffles

Bolognese and egg jaffles

There’s nothing better than leftover bolognese on a toastie on a cold winter’s day. Or a hot summer’s day. Let’s be honest, there’s never a bad time for some spag bol (minus the spag).

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Tuscan tuna toasties

Tuscan tuna toasties

This humble toastie is way more than just chicken of the sea.

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Smoked fish toasties

Smoked fish toasties

Artisan loaves form the base of many quick dinners and are an integral part of weekend breakfasts and lunches.

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Reuben jaffles

Reuben jaffles

Is it impossible to improve reuben sandwich? According to recipes+ the answer is affirmative. We agree; this delectable reuben jaffle sure beats your traditional ham and cheese toastie.

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Baked bean and bacon toastie

Baked bean and bacon toastie

This sandwich is a modern take on the classic baked bean toastie you were served as a kid.

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Chocolate pan toasties

Chocolate pan toasties

If you thought toasted sandwiches were a delicious savoury snack, think again. The kids will love you for it.

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Egg and chives breakfast jaffle

Egg and chives breakfast jaffle

Four ingredients are all you need to create this quick, satisfying breakfast or snack.

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Ham toastie

Ham toastie

A quick throw-together lunch that will satisfy any hungry mouths.

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Ham, egg and cheese toasties

Ham, egg and cheese toasties

Adding egg to the classic ham and cheese toastie adds that little bit of extra nutrients so you won’t be hungry by 3pm.

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Chicken toasties

Chicken toasties

A fresh take on the normally cheesy toastie, this sandwich is perfect for spring and summer lunches. Wanting to be healthy? Skip the hot chips for a side salad instead.

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Turkey brioche toasties

Turkey brioche toasties

These toasties taste like Christmas. Turkey, cranberry sauce and that little bit of camembert make for the ultimate mid-week lunch.

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Jaffle toasties

Jaffle toasties

These cheesy, oozy and crunchy jaffle toasties are super quick to pepare and oh-so-delicious! The perfect lunch idea when you are pressed for time.

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Chicken, avocado and camembert jaffle

Chicken, avocado and camembert jaffle

Chicken, avo and cheese, it’s a classic. Try mixing it up by replacing your same old tasty cheese with some camembert. You won’t regret it.

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