Featuring Noosa Black Garlic Caramelized Paste
There are toasties… and then there are next-level toasties.
This is the kind you make when you want something comforting — but elevated.
Golden, buttery sourdough. Layers of caramelised mushrooms. Melted, oozy cheese. And the star of the show… Noosa Black Garlic Caramelized Paste.
Rich, earthy, sweet and deeply umami — this is the toastie that turns a simple lunch into something unforgettable.
Recipe Details
Serves: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10–15 minutes
Ingredients
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4 slices sourdough bread
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2 tbsp Noosa Black Garlic - Caramelized Black Garlic Paste
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250 g mixed mushrooms (button, Swiss brown, oyster or shiitake), sliced
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 small brown onion, finely sliced
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1–1½ cups cheese, grated or sliced
(Gruyère, Swiss, cheddar, or a mix) -
Fresh thyme leaves
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Salt & freshly cracked black pepper
Method
1. Caramelize the mushrooms
Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook until soft and lightly golden. Add the mushrooms and cook until:
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deeply caramelized
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golden
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reduced in size
Season with salt, pepper and fresh thyme.
(Don’t rush this step — this is where the magic happens.)
2. Build the toastie
Lay out your sourdough slices.
Spread a generous layer of Noosa Black Garlic Caramelized Black Garlic Paste on the inside of each slice.
Layer:
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cheese
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caramelised mushrooms
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more cheese (always more cheese)
Top with the second slice of bread.
3. Toast to perfection
Heat a pan or sandwich press over medium heat.
Cook the toasties until:
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golden and crisp on the outside
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perfectly melted on the inside
(Press gently with a spatula for that perfect crunch.)
Serve
Slice in half and serve immediately while molten and irresistible.
Optional finish:
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a light sprinkle of Black Garlic Salt
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a drizzle of Black Garlic Honey for sweet contrast
Serving Suggestions
Perfect with:
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a simple rocket salad with balsamic
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tomato soup (classic, but elevated)
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a glass of Pinot Noir or Chardonnay
Why This Works
This toastie hits every note:
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Mushrooms → earthy, rich, savoury
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Cheese → creamy, indulgent
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Black Garlic Paste → sweet, umami, deeply complex
Together, they create that perfect comfort-meets-gourmet balance.
Pro Tip
Take it to the next level by adding:
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truffle oil
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crispy pancetta
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caramelised onion jam
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or a smear of Dijon for a little bite
The Takeaway
Simple ingredients. Elevated flavour.
This is comfort food — the Noosa Black Garlic way.