Mozzarella And Basil Cheese Toastie
Ingredients
- Bunch of fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 30 g (1 oz) pine nuts
- A knob of butter
- 8 slices white bread
- 200 g (7 oz) mozzarella, sliced
- 1-2 tomatoes (depending on size), sliced
There’s nothing like a good toastie, is there?
It’s simple, it’s hearty . . . you can eat one for any meal of the day. Well, almost.
We recommend this Mozzarella And Basil Cheese Toastie as a nice lunch option.
You can even accompany it with some St Andrew’s Day Lentil And Smoked Bacon Soup. The perfect combination as we get into the wintery weather!
Method:
- Finely chop the basil and mash together with the garlic, olive oil and pine nuts.
- Butter one side of the bread and put on to the toaster plate buttered side down.
- Top with mozzarella slices, tomato slices and basil pesto.
- Add the second slice, buttered side facing up.
- Toast for around 4 to 5 minutes until golden.
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