Caprese Egg Toastie
Estimated $1.94 recipe · $1.94 per serving (US / USD)
Tomato, mozzarella, basil, pesto, and a sliced egg on toasted bread.
The recipe
Caprese Egg Toastie
Tomato, mozzarella, basil, pesto, and a sliced egg on toasted bread.
Ingredients
- 1 seeded roll or toast
- 1 boiled egg
- 60g mozzarella
- 1 tomato
- 1 tsp pesto
- Fresh basil
Estimated recipe cost
$1.94 for 1 serving · $1.94 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 1 seeded roll or toastPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 567 g · Assumes 35 g per item | $0.19 |
| 1 boiled eggRetail benchmark · $1.67 / 12 each · Retail reference · Count stated in recipe | $0.14 |
| 60g mozzarellaPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 227 g · Uses 60g | $0.79 |
| 1 tomatoRetail benchmark · $2.22 / 454 g · Retail reference · Assumes 120 g per item | $0.59 |
| 1 tsp pestoPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 300 g · 1 tsp ≈ 5g | $0.05 |
| Fresh basilPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $1.94 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Hard-boil or soft-boil the egg: 6 min in simmering water for jammy, 9 min for hard. Transfer to cold water, peel, and slice.
- Slice the tomato and mozzarella into similar-thickness rounds.
- Toast or grill the seeded roll/bread until golden.
- Spread the pesto on the base. Layer with mozzarella, tomato, and egg slices.
- Season with salt and pepper. Top with fresh basil leaves and the other half of the roll. Press lightly and serve.
Recipe notes
Swap mozzarella for light mozzarella to lower calories.
Estimated nutrition per serving
450 kcal · 24g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.