Four halves of pesto and cheese toasties made with Hovis Soft White Medium Sliced stacked on a wooden chopping board, with molten cheese and pesto slightly visible between the slices. A small halved tomato and some salad leaves are placed to the right.

Pesto Cheese Toastie

What could be better than melted cheese blending perfectly with delicious basil pesto, all pressed between slices of golden, crunchy bread. Every bite bursts with rich, irresistible flavours, transforming a simple toastie into a mouthwatering delight that elevates your snack game to new heights.

Hovis Soft White Medium Sliced bread with a subtle shadow under it. The packaging features a Union Jack pattern and a yellow label reading 'Soft to the Last Slice.'

Made with Hovis® Soft White Medium Sliced

Preparation time: 10 mins

Cook time: 5 mins

Serves 2

Ingredients

4 Slices of Hovis® Soft White Medium Sliced
2 Tablespoons of basil pesto
150g Mature cheddar (thinly sliced)
12 Sun dried tomatoes
10g Salted butter (softened)

Tip

Layer the pesto evenly over the cheese, ensuring it covers the entire slice to avoid empty bites.

Method

Spread soft butter on both sides of four slices of bread.

A slice of Hovis Soft White Medium bread being buttered with a knife, with three more stacked slices on a wooden chopping board in the background.

Place the cheese on one slice of bread, then spread the basil pesto over it. Add sundried tomatoes on top, and cover with the other slice of bread. Repeat the process for the other slices of bread to make the second sandwich.

A top-down view of a hexagonal glass jar filled with green pesto and a spoon inside, with a small bowl of pine nuts and basil leaves on the side.

Heat the assembled toasties in your toastie machine for 4-5 minutes each side (you can also use a pan or grill) until golden and crispy. Cut in half and serve immediately.