Pesto Pizza Toast

Why you’ll love this Pesto Pizza Toast

Quick & Easy: Ready in under 10 minutes, this pesto pizza toast is perfect for a speedy lunch or snack.

Minimal Ingredients: Just bread, pesto, cheese, and toppings, it’s simple to make and there’s no fuss or stress.

Customisable: Add cherry tomatoes, onions, olives, or even chicken for extra flavour. You can customise it any way to make it to your preference.

Perfect for One or Many: Make a single slice or a trayful, it’s a great recipe to make for a large group, especially as everyone can add the toppings they like.

Packed with Flavour: The richness of pesto and melty cheese gives it that irresistible pizza taste.

Top Tips when making Pesto Pizza Toast

1. Use thick or toasted bread: A sturdy base like sourdough prevents sogginess or simply toast whichever bread you have.
2. Don’t overload with toppings: Too much can make the toast soggy, stick to a few simple ingredients.
3. Use a preheated oven or air fryer: This is optional to make the cheese melty and base crispy.
4. Add toppings after baking: Fresh basil, rocket, or chili flakes elevate the flavour.
5. Experiment with pesto: Try sun-dried tomato pesto or vegan versions for variety. There’s some great ones you can buy pre-made or you can make some yourself at home.

How to make Pesto Pizza Toast

Ingredients (makes 2 slices)

• 2 slices of bread (sourdough, wholegrain, or sandwich bread)
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 2–3 tbsp basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
• ¼ cup grated mozzarella or a cheddar
• 5–6 cherry tomatoes, sliced
• red onion, diced
• 1 tbsp olives
• sweetcorn
• Italian seasoning (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Lightly toast the bread (optional) for a crispier base.
2. Spread tomato puree over each slice of bread.
3. Top with cheese, cherry tomatoes, onion, olives or other toppings.
4. Spread the pesto on top of the cheese
5. Bake or air-fry:
   • In oven: 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes
   • In air fryer: 180°C for 5–6 minutes
     Until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Season with Italian seasoning
7. Optionally Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a light drizzle of olive oil.

Storage tips

• Best Fresh: Pesto pizza toast is best enjoyed immediately while warm and crispy.
• Short-Term Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 day. Reheat in the oven or air fryer.
• Freezing Not Recommended: The texture of the bread and pesto doesn’t hold up well after freezing.

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