The Ultimate Kimchi Cheese Toastie: A Comfort Classic with a Fermented Twist

There are few things in life as satisfying as a perfectly golden, gooey cheese toastie. It’s the kind of simple pleasure that makes rainy afternoons feel cozy and long days feel instantly better. But sometimes—even with a classic—you crave something a little more exciting. Enter: The Kimcheese Toastie, a bold, tangy, irresistibly rich upgrade that brings the comforting melt of cheddar and mozzarella together with the fiery crunch of kimchi.

If you’ve never paired kimchi with cheese before, prepare to fall in love. The spicy, fermented kick cuts beautifully through the richness, turning a childhood favourite into a grown-up indulgence.

 

🧀 Why This Toastie Works So Well

This recipe takes the humble grilled cheese and builds it up with a silky homemade cheese sauce—yes, we’re going the extra mile here, but your taste buds will thank you. By making a quick roux (a butter-and-flour base) and whisking in warm milk before adding the cheeses, you get a thick, spreadable paste that melts evenly and doesn’t leak out the sides during toasting.

Then comes the secret weapon: Cultura Live Food Kimchi, chopped lightly to distribute its flavour through every bite. The fermented cabbage brings acidity, spice, and crunch, balancing the richness of the melted cheese. A tiny teaspoon of honey (totally optional) softens the heat and ties everything together with a subtle sweetness. Here's how to make it.

 

🥪 Ingredients You’ll Need

25g butter

25g plain flour

140ml milk

80g mature cheddar, grated

80g mozzarella, grated

100g Cultura Live Food Kimchi, lightly chopped

1 tsp honey (optional)

4 slices of your favourite toastie bread

 

👩🍳 How to Make the Perfect Kimchi Cheese Toastie

 

Warm the milk.
Gently heat the milk in a small saucepan until warm, then set aside. This step helps prevent lumps when you make your sauce.

Cook the roux.
In another small pan, melt the butter over medium heat until it foams. Add the flour and stir to form a smooth paste. Cook for 1 minute to eliminate any raw flour taste.

Build the sauce.
Slowly whisk the warm milk into the roux, a little at a time, until you have a thick, glossy sauce. Add the cheddar and mozzarella, whisking until they melt into a luscious cheese paste.

Add the flavour kick.
Remove from the heat and fold in the chopped kimchi and honey if using. The mixture should be thick enough to spread without running.

Assemble.
Divide the cheesy kimchi filling between two slices of bread and cap with the remaining slices.

Toast to perfection.
Grill, fry, or use a toastie machine—whatever you love. Toast each side until golden brown, crisp, and irresistibly melty.

Enjoy!
Let it cool just slightly (the hardest part), then dig in.

 

🌶️ Final Thoughts

This toastie is everything comfort food should be—warm, melty, satisfying—but with an exciting twist that sets it apart from the everyday grilled cheese. The combination of sharp cheddar, stretchy mozzarella, and the bright punch of Cultura Live Food kimchi makes every bite dynamic and addictive.

Serve it alongside a simple soup, cut it into fingers for the ultimate snack plate, or enjoy it straight from the pan. However you eat it, this Kimcheese Toastie is likely to become your new go-to.

 

Hungry yet? 🥪🔥