Cheese Toast Strips
Soft cheese toast strips are a comforting and calcium rich kid friendly recipe that babies and toddlers absolutely love during baby led weaning and beyond. Using soft bread with melted mild cheese creates a perfectly squishable texture that is easy for babies to manage during self feeding.
Soft melted cheese toast cut into easy to grab strips perfect for baby led weaning.
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Ingredients
main
cooking
optional
Instructions
Prepare the Bread
Lightly butter one side of each bread slice if desired to help the bread stay soft. Lay the slices butter side down on a baking sheet or in a skillet. Sprinkle the shredded mild cheddar cheese evenly over the top of each slice.
Melt the Cheese
Place the bread under a broiler on low for 2 to 3 minutes watching constantly until the cheese is fully melted and just starting to bubble. Alternatively cook in a skillet covered with a lid over medium low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
Check the Softness
Remove from heat and let cool on the pan. The bread should remain soft and pliable rather than crispy. If it has become too crunchy it is not safe for baby led weaning and you should start with fresh softer bread.
Slice and Serve
Once cooled to a safe temperature, cut the toast into finger length strips about half an inch to one inch wide. Serve on the highchair tray and allow baby to pick up and self feed independently.
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