Toasted Vegemite and Cheese Sourdough Sandwich
A tangy Vegemite spread melted with cheddar cheese inside toasted sourdough bread—a beloved Australian snack with bold flavor. This Australian-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, pairs sourdough bread slices, Vegemite, cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 thick slices sourdough bread slices
- 1 tsp Vegemite
- 2 oz, sliced cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp, softened butter
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Instructions
- Step 1: Spread 1 tsp Vegemite evenly on one side of each of the 2 sourdough bread slices.
- Step 2: Layer 2 oz sliced cheddar cheese over one Vegemite-covered slice.
- Step 3: Top with the second slice, Vegemite side down, to form a sandwich.
- Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Spread 1 tbsp softened butter on the outside of the sandwich on both sides.
- Step 5: Place sandwich in skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing slightly with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Step 6: Remove from skillet, let cool for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately.






