A quick sandwich made directly over the stove flame. Yes, the stovetop sandwich maker known as Tostex still exists and many still prefer it. Dry and crispy on the outside, the sandwich is ready quickly and is delicious!
Cheese and Ham Tostex
Ingredients
- 2 slices of sliced bread
- 2 slices of mozzarella cheese
- 2 slices of ham
- ½ sliced tomato
- Margarine, butter or olive oil
- Black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
- Basil or oregano leaves to taste
Preparation Mode
- Brush olive oil or margarine on one side of each slice of bread.
- Distribute the cheese, ham and tomato on one of the slices of bread (on the side without margarine).
- Season with basil or oregano, pepper and salt.
- Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread.
- Place in the sandwich maker, close and cook directly over low heat for approximately 3 minutes on each side.
- Open the sandwich maker and serve.
Mom Tips
Yield of 1 sandwich.
The side of the bread where margarine or olive oil was spread must remain in contact with the sandwich maker.
Tostex options: dulce de leche with banana, cheese with guava paste, strawberry with chocolate, strawberry with dulce de leche, apple or pear with white cheese, brie cheese with raspberry jelly, cheese and turkey breast, etc.
You can find the Tostex sandwich maker as a single unit or a double unit for two sandwiches. There is a sandwich maker for sliced bread and there is also a sandwich maker for French bread. Easy to find in household goods stores.
Nutella® Tostex with Banana
Ingredients
- 2 slices of sliced bread
- 1 tablespoon of Nutella®
- 1 small banana
- 1 teaspoon of butter, margarine or olive oil
Preparation Mode
- Cut the banana lengthwise and in half.
- Brown it in butter.
- Spread the Nutella® and banana on the slice of bread.
- Cover with the other slice of bread.
- Toast the sandwich.
- Serve.
Source: https://www.receitasdemae.com.br/receitas/tostex/