Name: Cheese and tomato bake recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves: 2–4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 8 medium slices white bread, crusts removed; 4 medium tomatoes, sliced; 120g (4oz) mature or mild Cheddar cheese, grated; 300ml (½ pint) milk; 4 medium eggs; 2tbsp pesto; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Nutrition Per Portion

RDA

Calories

425 Kcal

21%

Sugar

6.7 g

Fat

21.4 g

31%

Saturated Fat

9.3 g

47%

Salt

0.6 g

Protein

22.7 g

45%

Carbohydrates

37.7 g

15%

Salt

0.6 g

By Jessica Dady

published 20 July 2021

With a rich cheese and pesto sauce, this vegetarian cheese and tomato bake is irresistible.

This bake is one of our top low calorie meals (opens in new tab) at just 425 calories per serving. The layers of bread, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, and pesto work wonderfully together. This one-pot bake takes just 20 minutes to cook.

Ingredients

8 medium slices white bread, crusts removed
4 medium tomatoes, sliced
120g (4oz) mature or mild Cheddar cheese, grated
300ml (½ pint) milk
4 medium eggs
2tbsp pesto
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Method

Set the oven to 200°C (gas mark 6).
Cut the slices of bread in half diagonally and arrange them in an ovenproof dish. Insert sliced tomato between the bread. Sprinkle the cheese over the top.
Measure the milk into a jug and add the eggs, pesto and seasoning. Whisk them together with a fork. Pour the mixture over the bread. Leave for about 5-10 mins, for the bread to soak up some of the liquid.
Place the dish in the centre of the oven and bake for 20-30 mins, or until the bake is golden in colour and feels set to the touch when pressed lightly in the centre. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Top tips for making cheese and tomato bake

This recipe uses white bread but you could easily swap for brown or wholemeal instead for a healthier option.

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Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.