70 - 80’s ICONIC SPREAD Toast Topper Deluxe

[@danielleshelbourne220]

I’m Australian, born in 1968, and I’ve never heard of Toast Toppers. However, consider me a devotee of Rik’s homemade toast toppers! What a brilliant way to make toasted sandwiches for dinner look sexy. I’m thinking an English breakfast version (egg on top), a caramelised onion, thyme and Gruyère version and a macaroni cheese and bacon version.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@NolaTheAlamoChiliQueen]

I’m in the US, and I’ve never heard of toast topper. But these samples you cooked up look absolutely delicious! I’m going to try to make a text mix version of toast topper using ground beef and taco seasoning! Thanks for sharing so many delicious recipes with us

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Let me know how you get on! I can already see, and taste it! Even a blob of sour cream! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@deanmitchell4233]

That sounds gorgeous, love me some tacos and on a toast topper would be amazing.

[@JanisBerglund-qu4br]

Yum. Texas toast topper. Add a few slices jalapeno

[@Neerepha]

Please more recipes from the 80s! I was born in 1987 but I've always loved the 80s and it would be amazing to recreate a dinner from that time!

[@BackyardChef]

Great idea! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@LeesaDeAndrea]

A whole meal on a slice of toast! Brilliant!!

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers mate. Endless choices with this base. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@trinitywright7122]

Yes!!

[@deanmitchell4233]

Ham and mushroom toast toppers with oxtail soup was my favorite as a young lad, God I miss the 80s ... So much simpler and better back then. Amazing vid squire can we have more like this please......❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@flobbertop4278]

Taping the top 40 on a Sunday night, lucozade bottles with cellophane on them, Mars bars 6 inches long, Findus pancakes and arctic roll, ready salted chipsticks!

[@firebyrd437]

Oxtail soup isn't that a blast from the past

[@grannyannie2948]

I haven't thought of oxtail soup for years and I loved it as a kid. Thanks for reminding me.

[@maggiedonaldson8432]

Gosh I used to love Toast Toppers, straight from the tin! 😂

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mrdangiles90]

The cheese & ham one has my name on it😋 yummo...great end to the week Rikmeister!

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, Dan. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@davidmurphy816]

That flavour was always my favourite too Daniel!👍😋👌

[@annieclaire2348]

Hi Rik! These toast toppers look delicious! Thanks for all your great recipes!!

[@BackyardChef]

Glad you like them! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Mark1405Leeds]

It's time to bring them back - been missing them for years!

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Curlyblonde]

You can let your imagination run wild with the variety and combinations of toppings you can create. Even your beaten up shoes and an old broom would look delicious mixed up with this base! This was a new one for me too. That crunch as you bit in to those sandwiches had me swooning. Another recipe for the collection. Thank you Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Easily adaptable for many toppings. Even on Jacket potatoes. Best, Rik

[@elisaastorino2881]

I'm an American and so never heard of this, canned or homemade but I'm going to make it for sure! In this country back in the 50s and 60s, there were all sorts of recipes for creamy things to serve on toast, like chicken ala king and chipped beef, and naturally a famous condensed soup company came up with many using their products. Too bad most people turn up their noses at these old fashioned dishes. At the rate we're going in this country, they'd better learn or they might have to mortgage their houses to afford to eat.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Agreed, folks will have to learn how to cook with any ingredient. Best, Rik

[@GRINGO4646]

Hi Rik Worked for heinz for 41 yrs an used to make these at one point before they stopped making them . Can recall making pizza flavoured ones which were real good and ham & mushroom was another favourite. Love all your recipes an how you make them look so simple . Keep up with the traditional recipes BIG AL Wigan

[@BackyardChef]

Hey mate, Chime in with anything you can think of. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@heatheryarbrough5255]

Maybe a baked potato and make it dinner. This is so delicious looking

[@BackyardChef]

Great idea!! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@crismaks]

What a great way to feed a diverse group! A toast topper buffet of sorts. One base, myriad topping choices! Rik, you’re a man after my own heart! BRAVO!

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Niftyknits]

We used to have these every weekend for tea when my kids were small, thanks for the memories Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@PaoloBanke]

What a cracking little recipe and so adaptable to what is either available or affordable and once the base is made its only a case of chop it up and throw it in and who doesn't need a sandwich spread occasionally. Perfect recipe for reduced priced items including the bread.

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@paulkennedy5021]

Aah Rik. My dad used to make those back in the day. He toasted the bread first and then put the topper on and grilled it. Happy memories! Thank you!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ritalawson7020]

In aussie we have canned mushrooms in butter sauce fabulous topper ❤❤❤❤🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘

[@harmoniefaerielove]

My fave was the mushroom one . I have asked for it a few times in supermarkets & got some very strange looks . They made a lovely late night supper treat. Oddly ,I made your chilli cheese mac a few days ago but instead of grated cheese I topped mine with.a little nutmeg & a rarebit topping & then I grilled it .. It was stunning ..😋.🙏

[@BackyardChef]

Oh wow! Sounds amazing! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ftumschk]

My favourite was the mushroom one, too. Delicious!

[@BackyardChef]

@@ftumschkThank you. Best, Rik

[@susan_elizabeth]

Thank you, Chef! These toasts look wonderful! I'm making this for lunch today for my dear husband! Best wishes from Michigan, USA! 💜

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you both enjoy! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Greblav]

Perfect for when you have enough leftovers in the fridge, looks so appetising 😛

[@BackyardChef]

Oh yes! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@AZ-Sharon]

There's toast toppers in a tin? This looks so good, but when I'm watching your videos, I see so much natural cooking talent. Example: simply dipping bowl with eggs into your warm milk. Its done so easily, from years of experience. My mind wanders to what kind of cooking life you have had. Like, what did you do before your two restaurants in Thailand? Did you go to culinary school? Were you a chef in the service? Have you had a big family that you cooked for. You are so interesting. You could easily do a video of just talking about your life. Good morning😎

[@BackyardChef]

Good morning Arizona! Every time I type that I think of the great Robin Williams. You see so much more than most. As you saw there is no reason to make a deal out of tempering eggs! I have had an amazing culinary journey! I have had the pleasure of working with some lovely folks. I love food - I love cultures from around the world put it altogether and I'm in foodie heaven. I love learning new things - and this channel - even though I cook is amazing with all the lovely folks who take time to actually give tips , recipes. It helps everyone. I love to hear about what folks are eating, ingredients from around the world. I think you know by now I'm not a internet copying cook, like the many. I have no problem in showing original recipes. Not everyone will like them - that's a good thing we all have different tastes. I am starting to forget things, strangely when I'm cooking I just do things without thinking! I am very pleased you are here, Sharon. You have contributed on nearly every video with a comment - that is amazing! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@AZ-Sharon]

@@BackyardChef GOOD MORNING VIETNAM! In Robin Williams voice! My Vietnam Veteran Brother loved that movie!

[@BackyardChef]

@@AZ-Sharon Good movie - Great Actor. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@stillwaters7730]

I've never heard of this before, but I feel like I should've been eating THIS my whole life!! Im gonna try these! Yum

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ZenonZolek]

OMG i forgot about these, hello weekend, thanks Rik

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Any combo with the base. I have a tub in the fridge. Best, Rik

[@jonathangreenwood793]

Loved Toast Toppers as a kids. A few years later (3 decades) I think you've built a time machine and added pure quality! Spot on!

[@BackyardChef]

Cool, thanks! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@cobwebsandcatnip]

These are wonderful! Now, if you can re-create the fantastic beef croquettes from the 70s and 80s I'll be your bestest friend FOREVER!!!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@margaretg2097]

This brings back lovely memories. I used to make my own in the 80s mainly with the ham that was left over off the soup hock. Like you I read the labels to get the ingredients. Thanks Rick 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@amandah4834]

Oh my goodness Rik you have bought back so many happy memories , I used to love toast toppers especially the cheese and ham one who knew you could make your own I will be on this asap thank you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Amanda xx

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy making the base - chuck your cheese and ham on and grill - you get more than the small tin too! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@57WillysCJ]

Reminds me of a school lunch dish from the early 1970s. They were called Tuna Bumsteads as it used the cartoon character's bread. I believe it was a type of tuna melt toasted on a roll. Even the pickest kid would eat that day. Yours is quite a bit better. Thanks for bringing back the memory.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kerridwynntheacegoblin6465]

Oooo! The broccoli topper is basically a brocc and cheddar spread!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@bonnierobbins4230]

Sir.. You're so kind to enlighten me! I'm so happy!😊 More cheese! Across the Pond Happiness To You! Ohio US

[@BackyardChef]

So nice of you. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@nez9751]

Toast toppers ❤❤❤❤ loved these. I remember them as a kid, but also remember them as a young adult in the 90s, Fridays night, pub, drinks, weed, home , the word on tv, toast toppers , bed, sorted 😂😂

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@davidmurphy816]

Oh yummy, loved toast toppers, and couldn’t believe it when Heinz stopped making them. There was a bit of a SM movement to try to get the company to bring them back, but it fell on deaf ears sadly. Thanks for sharing this Rik, definitely will be giving this one a go … ham & cheese, bacon & mushroom - happy memories- happy days!😊👨‍🍳👍👌😋

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, David so many possibilities using the base. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@davidmurphy816]

@@BackyardChef It’s great to have this basic recipe Rik, the combination are endless!😋🥰👌

[@BackyardChef]

@@davidmurphy816 Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@melyndasmith3304]

Buddy , you are making me want to go make fabulous concoctions !!

[@BackyardChef]

You should! That is what cooking is about. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@melyndasmith3304]

@BackyardChef I made the topper sauce , and this morning , I made fry tators and semi boiled eggs with ham tidbits on a bolio bun sliced in half , the hubby enjoyed it ! Thanyou for all of the inspitional ideas , God bless you! May you find the Lord Jesus goodness , all the days of your life !!

[@BackyardChef]

@@melyndasmith3304 Fantastic! Thanks for sharing. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@pamelataylor3537]

These look good Rik. I used to make bread cases in my muffin tin and fill them with this and use them as a something to make when we had a few visitors around along with other things. I used to live them. Maybe I should do some. Again. Haven’t done these for years. Yum, yum.

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@grahamturner5963]

Well, Rik, I'm sold on this. I do remember this from years back, but you've definitely upped the game

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, Graham. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@evocationart8370]

Oh that’s a memory Rik, I used to love toast toppers ! Thank you you are a star😊❤

[@BackyardChef]

You are so welcome. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@firebyrd437]

I made this for my breakfast this morning, but I put diced tomato and spring onion in it. I lightly toasted the bread, buttered it and then added the topper with extra mature cheddar. To be honest I wasn't that fond of the base before I added my other ingredients but it turned out lovely after a few minutes in the air fryer. I like any recipe with cheese in it, would love more of them. Love your channel though

[@BackyardChef]

Happy Birthday! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@carolmillins9199]

Used to love these when I was a kid. A bit of nostalgia 🥰

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@stuartduncan2772]

I loved Toast Toppers. We used to add cream to a tin of Toast Toppers to make a tasty sauce to put over meats, sausages etc

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

I’ve never thought of making these, yet I loved toast toppers. They will definitely be on the menu now. Thanks Rik xxx

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@paulinewayland713]

I've never heard of them before, but boy am i going to make them now!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@trinitywright7122]

I live in the United States and I've never even heard of a toast topper. What you made looks so good and I'm thinking and this is not expensive and the one with tuna and the one with sausage. Oh my goodness gracious. Rik, you are amazing! I know they taste good❤❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. One base, many toppings of choice. Best, Rik

[@ianlivsey7200]

Yer know what Rik, I always thought the cans of this stuff should be everything I like, and, while they were OK, I was always a tad disappointed in them. This HAS to be better, and I can't wait to try it. Cheers mate.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Can be changed around to your taste too! Best, Rik

[@anthonyshephard6073]

Great memories of my twenties ! Had a great (I hope) idea. Going to build a multi-sector pizza using a packet of ready-made pastry, skimming of tomato, and then 4 or 5 different toast topper mixes.

[@BackyardChef]

Fantastic! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@davidhuggan6315]

Chicken and brocolli. Great combo!

[@BackyardChef]

So good! So many possibilities using this base. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@elayjayudny9741]

😋This is brilliant- I’ll be making this tomorrow morning ready for lunch - I’ve got homemade white baps in the freezer so this will be great on them. Thanks for all your great recipes, Rik, and all your professional tips. Keep doing what you’re doing. Best wishes from Lynette in Scotland

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@HelenePapageorge]

OH YAY!! THANK YOU Rik FOR BRINGING THESE BACK!!!! BEST snack, lunch or dinner!! Cheers from NYC!!!!

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@harrygood4783]

Hi Rik, i remember in the late 70's early 80's you could buy toast toppers in a tin can't remember the brand but it was like thin mixture which you scraped on ya toast then grilled it, but this looks more substantial, a hearty butty good job.

[@BackyardChef]

The brand was Heinz (the main one) Yes this is about the base - then add anything you like to it. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@samanthafox2664]

OMG, I've gone back in time - I had completely forgotten about Toast Toppers until I saw the title of this video and then, BAM, it hit me and a flood of memories came rushing back. Great job Rik, thanks for sharing x

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@GillNolan]

Mm mm mm wonderful and sooo much better than the tinned stuff 😋 you're so clever Rik 😊x

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@juliefrancis2383]

The possibilities are endless ❤

[@BackyardChef]

Indeed they are! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@emmsue1053]

Oh wow, Toast Toppers.. I was reminiscing only the other day! Thank you so much.

[@borusa32]

These look a lot better than the ones I remember-great work.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. One base many toppings. Best, Rik

[@TheRickie41]

Just perfect for the upcoming mushroom season. Fresh porcini with bacon, garlic and shallots, fresh parsley from the garden and I’ll be very happy.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@LynnetteMcCreery]

Dang, this looks soooo good!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@garbodude4365]

Gonna have to make these for my dnd group some night, looks great!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jmhp4930]

Unique! Never heard of this, will definitely be adding it to my recipe folder. Thank you, Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@aussienebula8331]

Retro fit toppers Fantastic!! The combinations are endless. Cheers Rik. 🍻

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@rogerparkin843]

I remember this in tins when i was young. I had forgotten about it. Now o will be trying them again. Thanks Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Hey mate - clean air - nice skies, a tad of rain - awesome! Yes I had many as a young fella. The base is great many possibilities. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lindak8664]

How have i never heard of these before! Oh my goodness, these are definitely going on the list!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@DIANNE-uk1dv]

I was thinking of toast toppers just the other day, and reading through the comments, quite a few of your subscribers have been too. Then you post this recipe...perhaps you're psychic! The Heinz version, as I recall, were in very small tins, and although they were tasty the sauce was a bit on the thin side. Your recipe looks far superior so I'll be giving this a bash tomorrow. Thanks Rik, from Di in the UK.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. One base and many toppings, can be spoilt for choice. Best, Rik

[@cathygreenwood773]

It's fun cooking your creations! We are having a lot of family fun! Thanks!

[@BackyardChef]

Have fun! Thanks for sharing. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lilliankeane5731]

Good ideas, I never heard of toast toppers before. Thanks Rik! ♥️🙌.

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@JaneB67]

Absolutely love this, growing up in the late 70s, early 80s, loved a toast topper 😀 will be making these over the bank holiday weekend.....thanks for sharing Rik

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@meshiamae]

Love all these recipes. In the US. We top baked potatoes with many different toppings. Thank you Rik

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@andrewcarter4936]

LOOK IN THERE🙂 great job rik ham and cheese for me maybe a few mushrooms 🙂

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@andix3944]

Toast toppers - yes!!!!! 🙌. Great recipe. It never occurred to me to make these at home. I am definitely gonna try these out 👌😋👏

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@valerieslater-t1v]

Fantastic ideas from you, Rik, all the time, thanks !!

[@BackyardChef]

Glad you like them! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Carolina-nn6ye]

Wow, another winner!!!! I can't wait to make this. This is a variation of S.O.S (sh!t on a shingle) which I LOVE. I just NEVER thought of doing other additions. Thank you!!👏👏🙌🙌

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@john-1964]

look at that, all look delicious, this channel is growing so fast, maybe a 1000 subs a day, congratulations Rik, wasn't so long that you celebrated your 100k subs, love your channel and i have made so many recipe's from your videos, all the best from Australia.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Channel has had its day at 1k a day - it now about 4-5 days! Best, Rik

[@nevcowpoke1482]

Rick, you always amaze me. Thanks for another quick snack!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@blee4974]

What wonderful ideas ,I like the broccoli & chicken,plz 😋 and real thin steak & mushroom and cheese …oh my 😊 Thanks for another great recipe Rik

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@50angeleyes]

I loved toast toppers especially the mushroom or the chicken one. They were a perfect quick lunch I wish they would bring them back but I might try this

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@cblaney3931]

Well, despite having lived through the 70s and 80s, in the UK, I have never heard of these before! But they look yummy!!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@suzannepaton1649]

Mmm, I used to love toast toppers but yours looks soo much better.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. One base, many toppings. Best, Rik

[@janebrennan4691]

The possibilities are endless - this is such a level up from what I make when doing similar. Will try it for sure.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@icookiknowstuff22]

What a great idea!

[@BackyardChef]

Glad you think so! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@nicelady51]

I hit the like button before I start watching, so I don't forget 🤗

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@wendyburston3132]

So many possibilities ❤

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@liammalarky3483]

Well, that's my lazy Sunday brunch sorted. Thank you.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@spindizzy64]

You are a genius.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@pauleccles507]

Not had them in years I loved them thank you for showing how to make them

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@paulk3150]

Now that's a blast from the past! We had toast toppers as kids in the 80's

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@paulk3150]

Rik i have a request straight from the 80's/90's. Could you recreate a finders crispy pancake please ? 🙏🏻 Deluxe Rik style 👍🏻

[@JaniceVineyard-kf6wm]

What a lovely treat, thank you Rik for encouraging creativity.

[@BackyardChef]

You are very welcome. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@asc3998]

Ooh, these look delicious & so easy!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kimdodd6677]

Yumm❤❤❤ a big blast from the past. I forgot this. 🌹thanks Rik. What a super 🌟

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@gk6993]

Hey Rik, never heard of these. Apparently they're old time. Again never heard of them. But will make on future. Thank you

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@YuriSVdovenko]

Dear Rik, your recipe is so interesting that I will prepare it this Sunday. Thanks!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jennyt966]

Wow. Delicious toast topper and amazing crusty bread. I could eat that right now. Will make the sauage one and tuna one, very soon. Thanks for sharing, Rik. Have a great evening.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Many choices for toppings, using one base. Best, Rik

[@jennyt966]

@@BackyardChef yes, definitely. I was thinking of bacon. Love bacon.

[@sharonwilliams2757]

YUMMY IN MY TUMMY 😋THANK YOU RIK ❤️ I LEARNT ALOT THROUGH YOUR TUTORIALS 👌✨💯GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 🙏

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@suewarner1781]

Thank You! I will definitely make this.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@HerYarnAddiction]

This would be a great way to use up those leftovers!! Thank you for sharing.

[@BackyardChef]

You are so welcome! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jaytuma1]

This looks good! 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@pixie3760]

I've never heard of this, what an amazing idea!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@GenialHarryGrout]

I never ate toast toppers growing up, they didn't look all that appetizing on the tin but watching how you made them this does look like a good tasty lunch meal

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. One base many toppings of choice. Best, Rik

[@mamazockt]

😋 I haven’t seen that dish before, looks very delicious. I’m going to try this, thanks. 🙋🏻‍♀️🥰

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@basingstokedave4292]

love em . rik remember the crispy mince or cheese n ham pancakes lol

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Sharon-bo2se]

Never heard of Toast Toppers but grew up with a sort of cousin of them. Now have a craving.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@georgekostaras]

This looks like it’d be a hit at parties or at breakfast

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik