Crispy Chilli Asparagus Toastie

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 tsp Lao Gan Ma crispy chilli in oil
• 1 free range egg, beaten
• 100g vegetarian cheddar cheese, grated
• 8 asparagus spears, trimmed
• Salt and pepper, for seasoning

• 4 thick slices sourdough bread

Method

1. Preheat the grill to medium.
2. In a bowl, mix the melted butter, crispy chilli oil, and beaten egg. Add the cheese and mix well.
3. Prepare the asparagus: In a pan of boiling water, blanch the asparagus for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
4. Toast two slices of bread.
5. Spread the toasted bread with the cheese mix. Place the asparagus spears on top of the cheese mix and push down lightly so they sink into the cheese. Transfer to a baking tray.
6. Toast the cheese mix under the preheated grill for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and turning brown in places.
7. Meanwhile, toast the remaining bread slices.
8. Once the cheese is cooked, remove the toast from the grill. Season with salt and black pepper. Top each cheesy slice with toasted bread.
9. Slice each toastie in 2 and serve immediately.