Serves 4 as a starter or 2 as a light lunch

 

4 slices wholemeal bread, thickly sliced

85g/3½oz hard cheese, grated

5ml/1tsp dried thyme

30ml/2tbsp pickle or chutney

black pepper

 

Toast the bread slices lightly on each side.

Mix the cheese and thyme together and season to taste.

Spread the pickle on the toast and divide the cheese evenly between the four slices.

Return the toast to the grill and cook until the cheese is browned and bubbling.

Cut each slice into halves diagonally.