Cheese and tomato bake

you will need

4 medium slices white bread, crusts removed

2 medium tomatoes, sliced 60g

(2oz) mature or mild Cheddar cheese, grated

150ml (¼ pint) milk

2 medium eggs

1tbsp pesto

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

method

1. Set the oven to 200°C gas mark 6.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.