Quick and easy dinner: The ultimate grilled cheese for International Sandwich Day

We are taking inspiration from America today, for the day that's in it - plus it's International Sandwich Day. Currabinny Cooks' signature grilled cheese is oozy, gooey, crispy deliciousness.

The ultimate grilled cheese

We have an old toastie maker which gets red hot when plugged in and makes a good toasted cheese sandwich in under two minutes which is great when you’re standing in the freezing kitchen, driven there with that manic hunger you can get sometimes in the middle of the night.

Ingredients

• 2 thick slices of good sourdough bread 
• Lots of butter 
• A pinch of chilli flakes 
• A few dashes of Worcestershire sauce 
• A couple good slices of leftover hard cheese, anything like Cheddar, Gruyère or Comté will do. A mix of all three is even better
  Optional 
• The relish of your choice 
• A few thin slices of jalapeños 

Method

Toast the bread lightly in a toaster and then butter both sides of each slice. On the bottom slice layer the cheese, sprinkle with chilli flakes and a dash or three of Worcestershire sauce. Some relish would do nicely if you like. 

Put the top slice on and press down lightly and place a few thin slices on top of the top slice. If using a toastie maker then do that, otherwise heat a frying pan up to medium-high and place the sandwich on pressing it down with a spatula and flipping it over halfway through until golden brown on the outside with the jalapeños well embedded in the bread and the cheese nice and melty. 

Cut in half and devour.

• If you are planning an American-themed feast tonight as you watch the American election, Darina Allen has collected her favourite stateside recipes here.