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With so many of us working from home these days, rustling up food during lunch breaks can be a real pain, especially if you, like me, are too lazy to prepare anything the night before.<\/p>\n
Thankfully, there are plenty of options out there, but finding something that is both tasty and cost-effective can be challenging.<\/p>\n
That is why I was eager to try Iceland’s new Cathedral City Cheese & Branston Pickle Toastie.<\/p>\n
The toastie was released earlier this month and can be prepared in three ways: in the oven, in the microwave, or in the air fryer.<\/p>\n
Being the impatient person I am, I opted for the quickest way: the microwave.<\/p>\n
However, if you have more time to spare, it will take you around 27 minutes in the oven and 20 to 22 minutes in the air fryer.<\/p>\n
Preparing the toastie is simple enough – I took it out of its plastic wrapper, placed it on a plate, and slammed it in the microwave.<\/p>\n
Three and a half minutes later, I was practically skipping into the kitchen to fetch the toastie – I had not eaten all day.<\/p>\n
I was greeted by a pleasant cheesy-pickle smell as I opened the microwave door, and after burning my hand trying to retrieve it from the appliance, it was time to remove the cardboard packaging.<\/p>\n
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This is where things became tricky.<\/p>\n
Releasing it from its cardboard prison was not without its challenges – it was stuck and did not want to come out easily, so it ended up being a pretty messy affair.<\/p>\n
As I stood observing the toastie, I was a bit disappointed with how it looked but this could have been down to my ineptitude in getting it free.<\/p>\n
Perhaps if I had tried one of the other methods for preparing it, things would have turned out differently.<\/p>\n
At this point, my excitement had waned, but I carried on, thankfully.<\/p>\n
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It fell apart in my hands, but I managed to take a hefty bite before it did so.<\/p>\n
Oh boy, the cheesy Branston goodness was a delight to the tastebuds.<\/p>\n
If you like Branston pickle and cheese, you are in for a treat.<\/p>\n
I was shocked by how good it tasted, as microwave food can be pretty hit or miss at times. But this is definitely a hit.<\/p>\n
There is a lot going on with this toastie – it has cheese on top, and housed within the thick white bloomer-style bread there is a white sauce, Branston pickle, and Dijon mustard.<\/p>\n
The bread was perfectly done, not too crispy or chewy.<\/p>\n
Its insides oozed out all over my plate, so it was very messy, but I forgave it. <\/p>\n
I know it is just a toastie, but it reminded me of homemade food, as in, it may not look the best, but it tastes lovely.<\/p>\n
I would definitely have it again, but next time I think I will use a knife and fork.<\/p>\n
Overall, I give it a solid 8\/10.<\/p>\n
The Cathedral City Cheese & Branston Pickle Toastie is available exclusively at Iceland. At the time of writing, it costs £3.50 and is currently on offer at 3 for £10.<\/p>\n