Stop eating Marmite raw – foodie’s ‘grilling’ method is ‘life-changing’

A food content creator named Amy Sheppard claims most people are not eating Marmite the right way, saying it’s much tastier if you don’t have it ‘raw’ and instead cook it up

Love it or hate it, Marmite is arguably one of Britain’s most divisive foods. It was first invented by the Marmite Food Company in 1902 by using the by-products from beer brewing. And despite its salty and yeasty flavour, it’s a great addition to most diets, as it contains a vegan source of B vitamins, including supplementary B12.

But those who are fans of the spread tend to be very particular about how they enjoy it, from adding a thick layer onto toast, while others prefer a smaller amount. It can even be used in cooking and baking, from pasta dishes to chocolate cookies – yes, really! There are also various snacks and foods available in supermarkets that have a ‘Marmite flavour’ added.

However, one woman now has come out to claim most people are not using the spread to its full potential, claiming people are eating it ‘raw’.

Taking to TikTok, food content creator and cookbook author Amy Sheppard, who has millions of followers across social media platforms, has shared her recipe for a Marmite toastie, adding: “You have got to stop eating raw Marmite.”

In the caption of the video, she added: “This is going to change your Sunday morning Marmite toast… Forever.” She also suggested it would likely ‘blow your mind’.

Marmite toastie recipe

Amy went on to reveal her method for what she calls ‘grilled Marmite’ or ‘baked Marmite’. She starts with two slices of bread, toasting one side under the grill. On the untoasted side, she spreads a generous layer of butter, followed by a “nice, thick layer of Marmite”.

According to the food enthusiast, it needs to be “thicker than you would normally do”. She then places the slices, Marmite side up, back under the grill until they turn “golden brown, and crisp and bubbly”.

She continued: “When you grill it, it doesn’t look much different, does it? But the Marmite goes really sticky and gooey, and has this kind-of chewy, caramelised flavour to it. It’s so good.”

Amy went as far as suggesting that even those who aren’t fans of Marmite would likely enjoy this combination. Eager Marmite devotees were keen to give it a go themselves, with one commenting: “I eat Marmite every day for brekky. Going to try this.”

Another enthused: “[Be right back], heading to the kitchen to try this immediately.”

Others were quick to share their own beloved Marmite pairings, including Marmite with peanut butter and crispy bacon, as well as Marmite and cheese sandwiches.

One user suggested: “Try poached eggs on Marmite on toast…” while another recommended: “Try Marmite on your steak. Cook one side, turn it over then spread it on the cooked side and then leave it to rest as normal mmmm.”