THE formula for the perfect cheese toastie includes mature cheddar cheese, medium-sliced white bread cut into two triangles… with a five-centimetre melted ‘cheese stretch’.
A study of 2,000 adults revealed 47 per cent feel cheese toasties are the ultimate comfort food and have set ideas on what makes them perfect.
Simon Jacobs/PinPepSome argued that the perfect cheese toastie shouldn’t have any sauces[/caption]
Using a toastie maker is the preferred method for 44 per cent, as 62 per cent reckon the griddle marks – or stripes – add to the flavour.
But 31 per cent reckon the snack should only ever be made under a grill.
It also emerged 42 per cent think the perfect cheese toastie must be cut diagonally into two triangles.
However, it divided the nation with nearly as many (39 per cent) believing two rectangular portions is best.
And classic mature cheddar is the top filling choice for 72 per cent, with nearly four in 10 ‘toastie purists’ who believe nothing should be added inside or on top of their hot sandwich.
For those who aren’t, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, or onion marmalade and caramelized onions are popular additions.
The research was commissioned by plant-based alternative cheese company Violife, which is delivering free ‘cheese’ toasties, on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th January, specially created by TikTok sensation, the Lagomchef.
It comes after the study also found 36 per cent of adults reckon they’ll have strayed from their good food intentions, such as spending less money on food (23 per cent) and eating a more plant-based diet (11 per cent), by the end of this week,
More than half (54 per cent) blame working from home for their temptations, with 44 per cent of home workers putting it down to having easy access to the kitchen.
While 31 per cent claim it’s due to boredom and 18 per cent a lack of inspiration.
But 21 per cent said they’re just too busy at work to make a proper lunch for themselves.
The study, carried out via OnePoll, also revealed 29 per cent feel January is the longest, toughest month to get through, as a quarter lack energy in the first month of the year.
Despite this, 18 per cent intend to experiment with new recipes and meals this year.
Martyn Odell, the Lagomchef, said: “January shouldn’t be about self-punishment and having a truly miserable time.
“The month is tough enough as it is, so why deprive yourself of delicious things like cheese toasties?”
Jess Millner, from Violife, said: “It’s clear from our research that January is a month where many struggle to stick to their goals, such as trying out a more plant based diet, and that this week in particular is a real challenge for many.
“By giving out 1,000 free lunches with Deliveroo, we want to make it easier for people to stay on track with their good intentions, even when the fridge is tempting them to stray.”
Simon Jacobs/PinPepOthers said the perfect cheese toastie must be cut diagonally into two triangles[/caption]
Simon Jacobs/PinPepAlmost half of those polled said Using a toastie maker is the preferred method[/caption]
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