Two slices of toast, sliced in half, topped with molten cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves.

Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Toastie

A classic Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil salad...but make it a toastie! With melted mozzarella and fresh tomato slices, enhanced by aromatic basil pesto. An open sandwich perfectly toasted to golden crisp, it’s a taste of simple elegance.

Made with Hovis® Farmhouse Soft White

Preparation time: 5 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Serves 2

Ingredients

2 Slices of Hovis® Farmhouse Soft White
1 Tablespoon of butter (softened)
6 Cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
1 Mozzarella ball (drained)
2 Tablespoons of tomato pesto
A few leaves of fresh basil
Salt & Ground black pepper

Tip

You can also add a touch of dried oregano or a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra depth of flavour.

Method

Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of bread. Place one slice, butter-side down, in a medium heat frying pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp, pressing with a spatula. Repeat with the remaining slice.

Two slices of white bread in a frying pan, about to be toasted

Lay all two slices of bread, toasted-side up, on a board. Spread tomato pesto on each slice. Then add cherry tomatoes, mozzarella slices and then add seasoning with sea salt and ground black pepper to taste.

A hand holds a mozzarella ball while the other uses a sharp knife to slice it into thinner pieces.

Heat the pan and place the bread in it. Cover with a lid and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crisp and the mozzarella is melted. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top and serve with extra pesto for dipping.