Pesto Caprese Toast

Pesto Caprese Toast is the perfect Summer dish! Toasted bread topped with basil pesto, sweet ripe tomatoes, melted fresh mozzarella for a ooey goeey cheesy goodness. This mozzarella toast is my go to lunch, light dinner or snack all summer long.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword caprese salad on bread, caprese toast, mozzarella toast, pesto caprese sandwich, pesto caprese toast, tomato mozzarella basil bread

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 10

Total Time 13

Servings toasts

Calories 300kcal

Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

6 slices crusty bread refer notes for choices
½ to ¾ cup basil pesto
2 to 3 large tomatoes heirloom / beef steak, ripe but firm, sliced
8 to 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Extra Virgin Olive oil salt and pepper, as required
Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Pre heat oven to 425 degrees.
Place bread slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 6 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven (do not turn oven off) and spread 1 to 2 tablespoons pesto on top of each slice, depending on the size of your bread (careful with the hot baking pan).
Top with sliced tomato, season with salt, pepper and a light drizzle of olive oil.
Place a slice of mozzarella on top (cut to fit) and a sprinkling of red pepper flakes (if using). Another drizzle of olive oil on top and bake for 5 to 7 minutes , until cheese melts slightly.
Place pan on a wire rack and sprinkle chopped fresh basil (season again if you'd like).

Notes

Types of bread - Country, Italian, French, Ciabatta, sour dough are all good options.

Select ripe but firm tomatoes.

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