Man's simple cheese toastie hack to prevent mess is a real 'game-changer'

The humble cheese toastie, known across the pond as grilled cheese, is a lunchtime favourite for many. Yet, those who've attempted to make this cheesy treat know the struggle of cleaning up molten cheese spillage from the grill.

But now, a clever social media user claims to have found the perfect solution to avoid the messy aftermath. Gaining over 500 likes for his ingenious tip on TikTok, @makesushi1 demonstrated a simple trick that keeps your grill spotless. By wrapping the sandwich in grease-proof paper before grilling, he promises a mess-free experience.

He confidently shared: "Do you hate leaving a mess when you make cheese toasties? I've got a life hack that is going to change everything for you. Just put your cheese toastie inside baking paper and you'll have no mess forever."

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True enough, the cheese melted into the paper, not the grill, making clean-up a breeze. This straightforward hack amazed TikTok users, leading to a flood of impressed comments. One user hailed it as a "#Gamechanger," another praised the method as "Something so simple but brilliant! " And a particularly thankful toastie enthusiast commented: "Great, no mess forever."

Meanwhile, another individual wrote enthusiastically: "I have given away at least 3 sandwich makers because of the mess! Thanks! " Followed by yet another fan who shared their epiphany: "Why didn't I think of this?!".

For many food enthusiasts, nothing beats the comforting combo of a cheese toastie and a hot bowl of tomato soup. Some savour the toasties solo, but for all, the divine experience lies in that soft, gooey cheesy middle and a crisp bread exterior.