Pesto Mozza Toast Melt
Estimated $1.96 recipe · $1.96 per serving (US / USD)
A hot tomato, mozzarella, and pesto toast that tastes like a tiny pizza.
The recipe
Pesto Mozza Toast Melt
A hot tomato, mozzarella, and pesto toast that tastes like a tiny pizza.
Ingredients
- 1 large slice sourdough
- 1 tsp pesto
- 1 tomato
- 60g mozzarella
- Rocket
- Black pepper
Estimated recipe cost
$1.96 for 1 serving · $1.96 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 large slice sourdoughPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 567 g · Assumes 35 g per item/portion | $0.19 |
| 1 tsp pestoPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 300 g · 1 tsp ≈ 5g | $0.05 |
| 1 tomatoRetail benchmark · $2.22 / 454 g · Retail reference · Assumes 120 g per item | $0.59 |
| 60g mozzarellaPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 227 g · Uses 60g | $0.79 |
| RocketPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 227 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 30 g | $0.33 |
| Black pepperPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 85 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 0.25 g | $0.01 |
| Estimated total | $1.96 |
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
- Preheat a grill to high, or use a toaster oven.
- Toast the sourdough lightly first — it should be warm but not yet fully crisp.
- Spread the pesto over the surface. Slice the tomato and lay over the pesto. Tear and arrange the mozzarella on top.
- Grill for 3–4 min until the mozzarella is melted, bubbling, and golden in spots.
- Top with a handful of rocket and a grind of black pepper. Serve immediately while the cheese is still gooey.
Recipe notes
Use an air fryer for a crisp bottom and melted top.
Estimated nutrition per serving
410 kcal · 18g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.