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Hot toast with melted Kaşar cheese
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Toast with Kaşar Cheese (120 g) has 342 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.6 g of carbs, 15 g of protein, 15.6 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 384 mg of Calcium covers 38% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Toast with Kaşar Cheese is a Turkish-style toasted sandwich made by grilling bread around slices of kaşar, a mild, semi-hard cheese. The bread turns crisp and browned while the cheese softens and melts, sometimes escaping at the edges. In Turkey it is a familiar choice for breakfast, a quick lunch or a filling snack with tea, often served plain or with tomato and pepper. Outside Turkey, it works much like other hot cheese sandwiches, though kaşar gives it a distinct, gently savoury flavour.
The bread makes it a substantial source of carbohydrates, while the cheese adds protein; a 100 g portion provides 12.5 g of protein. Pair it with salad or fresh vegetables for a more balanced plate, or keep the filling simple for a quick meal.
Selected: 100 g
285
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
28g
· 10% DV
Protein
12.5g
· 25% DV
Fat
13g
· 17% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 40% · Protein 18% · Fat 42%
Vitamins
B12
0.7µg · 29% DV
Vitamin A
170µg · 19% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B5
0.6mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Calcium
320mg · 32% DV
Phosphorus
210mg · 30% DV
Sodium
570mg · 25% DV
Selenium
7.5µg · 14% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 285 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.5:1).
To make toast with Kaşar cheese, sandwich slices of Kaşar between two pieces of bread and toast until the cheese melts and the bread turns crisp and golden. A preheated sandwich press cooks it evenly; avoid packing the cheese right up to the edges.
Toast with Kaşar cheese is a Turkish-style toasted sandwich filled with Kaşar, a mild, semi-hard Turkish cheese that softens when heated. It is commonly made in a sandwich press and served hot, often as a quick breakfast or snack.
Kaşar cheese usually leaks out of toast when the sandwich is overfilled or the cheese reaches the bread’s edges. Keep the filling in the center and leave a border around it; this lets the bread seal as it toasts and reduces mess.
Soft sandwich bread is the classic choice for toast with Kaşar cheese because it browns quickly and holds the melted filling. Sturdier sourdough or country bread also works, but use evenly sliced pieces so the cheese melts before the exterior gets too dark.
Yes, you can cook toast with Kaşar cheese in a skillet. Put the sandwich in a lightly heated pan, press it gently with a spatula, and turn it once the underside is golden; use moderate heat so the cheese melts before the bread burns.
Tomato, sliced peppers, sucuk, or deli meat can be added to toast with Kaşar cheese. Use small amounts, and pat juicy ingredients dry first; too much moisture can make the bread soggy before the cheese has melted.
They are similar, but toast with Kaşar cheese is identified by its Turkish cheese filling, while grilled cheese usually refers to a broader sandwich style made with many kinds of cheese. The bread and cooking method can vary in either version.
Fresh vegetables or a simple green salad pair well with toast with Kaşar cheese and balance its rich, melted filling. For a light meal, serve it with tomato soup; for a Turkish-style breakfast, tea and sliced cucumber or tomato are common options.
Toast with Kaşar cheese can be part of breakfast, but on its own it offers little variety. Pair it with fruit or vegetables for a more balanced meal, and keep additions such as butter and processed meat modest if you eat it often.
Refrigerate leftover toast with Kaşar cheese in a covered container within two hours, then reheat it in a sandwich press or skillet until hot throughout. The bread softens in storage, so reheating in a microwave is convenient but will not restore its crispness.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.