Roti Bakar

Name: Roti Bakar
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 2 slices of White Bread, thick; 2 1/2 tbsp Butter, unsalted, softened; 2 tbsp Sweetened Condensed Milk; 1/4 cups Cheddar Cheese, finely grated; 2 tbsp Chocolate Sprinkles; 1/2 Banana, thinly sliced

Roti Bakar is a warm, sweet-savory toasted sandwich with crisp buttered bread, melty cheddar, condensed milk, chocolate sprinkles, and soft banana slices. It’s simple to make and best served right away while the filling is still warm and gooey. The contrast of crunchy toast, creamy cheese, and sweet toppings makes it a comforting snack or breakfast treat.

Roti Bakar is a warm, sweet-savory toasted sandwich with crisp buttered bread, melty cheddar, condensed milk, chocolate sprinkles,... Show more

By Big Nibbles · Original recipe

Health Grade

E+ · Indulgent

Time

10 min

Price

1,66 €

Calories

918 kcal

vegetarian

quick

easy

kid friendly

Method

Prepare the fillings

Lay out the slices of White Bread on your work surface. Spread one side of each slice evenly with Butter, covering right to the edges. Drizzle a little Sweetened Condensed Milk over the buttered side of both slices so every bite gets a bit of sweetness. On one slice, sprinkle the Cheddar Cheese in an even layer, scatter over the Chocolate Sprinkles, then arrange the Banana slices across the top in a single layer.

Assemble the sandwich

Place the second slice of bread on top with the buttered side facing inward, so the fillings are enclosed between the two buttered sides. Gently press the sandwich together. Spread a thin layer of butter over the outside top and bottom surfaces of the sandwich; this helps the bread toast evenly and turn deeply golden in the pan.

Heat the pan

Set a skillet or frying pan over medium heat and let it warm for 1 minute so the sandwich starts to toast as soon as it hits the surface.

Toast the first side

Place the sandwich in the hot pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bottom is crisp and golden brown. You should hear a gentle sizzle, not an aggressive crackle.

Flip and finish

Turn the sandwich carefully with a spatula and toast the second side for 2 to 3 minutes. Press very lightly if needed to help the filling warm through and the cheese soften, and cook until both sides are evenly browned and the center feels hot.

Slice and serve

Transfer the roti bakar to a cutting board, let it sit for about 30 seconds so the filling settles slightly, then cut it in half and serve immediately while hot, crisp, and melty.