Vegemite Sandwich
The Vegemite sandwich is a simple dish, known to frequent the lunchboxes of school children and the plates of casual breakfasters alike. The lunchbox variety often involves two slices of bread, whereas the breakfast variety usually only involves one, and is often toasted. Margarine may be used as a replacement for the butter.
- Prep
- 12 min
- Cook
- 53 min
- Total
- 1 hr 5 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Medium
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
Quantities are retained as written by the source and do not scale automatically. Tap an ingredient to check it off as you go.
Cooking instructions
Procedure
Toast the bread slices.
Procedure
Spread butter thickly and evenly on bread.
Procedure
Spread Vegemite a little less thickly, and evenly on bread.
Procedure
Add cheese and onion.
Notes, tips and variations
Add avocado for an avocado and Vegemite sandwich.
Notes, tips and variations
Another variation is to not use butter during the creation and have just the Vegemite and bread.
Notes, tips and variations
Yet another variation is to spread Vegemite and then place sliced onions and a slice of cheese on toast and then place under a broiler or toaster to melt the cheese.
Notes, tips and variations
Some consumers assert that white sliced bread will give a superior result.
Notes, tips and variations
Staples of school lunches, particularly from the Tuck Shop or school canteen, are Vegemite and Lettuce and Vegemite and Cheese Sandwiches. In each case, it's simply a standard Vegemite Sandwich with an additional ingredient added.
Notes, tips and variations
Try to add ham and cheese as another idea, makes a very nice sandwich.
Notes, tips and variations
Vegemite on toast is a favourite breakfast food.
Notes, tips and variations
The reason why some people might search this up is due to the song "Down Under" by Men at Work which briefly mentions it.
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Scale it
Use the quantities listed in the original recipe. Adjust them manually if making a different batch size.
Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
Approximate values per serving. Worked out from the ingredient list — treat them as a guide, not a measurement.
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