Cheesy Pesto Bread

Prep Time: 10 Mins
Cook Time: 15 Mins
Portions: 1

Bring a burst of Mediterranean flavour to your butchery counter with Cheesy Pesto Bread – a delicious mix of Italian inspiration and indulgent cheese. Designed to grab attention in your display, this product combines rich flavour with rustic charm and easy preparation.

Perfect for ready-to-bake meal solutions, Cheesy Pesto Bread turns a simple baguette into a premium, artisan-style treat. The base is a fresh, part-baked baguette, sliced and marinated in Verstegen World Grill Pesto. Each slice soaks up the vibrant basil flavour and rich olive tones, giving the bread a striking colour and aroma.

Between the layers sit slices of salami and Verstegen Sliceable Stilton. The Stilton melts beautifully, adding a creamy, tangy note that balances the savoury spice of the salami. Together, they create an irresistible depth of flavour that feels both indulgent and comforting.

The bread is then topped with grated mozzarella and shaved parmesan for that classic golden finish and satisfying cheese pull. A final sprinkle of Verstegen Decoration Blend Espagnol adds colour and seasoning, while sun-dried tomatoes bring sweetness and texture.

For butchers, this product is a winner. It’s simple to assemble, easy to portion, and looks fantastic in foil trays ready for baking. Ideal as a grab-and-go option, a sharing side, or a hearty meal addition, Cheesy Pesto Bread offers strong visual appeal and great margins.

Give your customers something special – a ready-to-cook bread that brings warmth, colour, and the flavours of the Mediterranean straight to their table.

Method

Cut the baguettes into 1cm thick slices and marinade in the Verstegen World Grill Pesto.

Cut the Verstegen Stilton Sliceable sauce into 5mm thick disks.

Layer up into a baguette foil starting with the bread then the salami then the Verstegen Sliceable Stilton until the foil is full.

Finally sprinkle with the grated mozzarella and parmesan then finish with a sprinkle of Verstegen Decoration Blend Espagnol and sliced sun dried tomatoes.

Ingredients

Sliced Salami

Verstegen World Grill Pesto (1414502)

Verstegen Sliceable Stilton (1139901)

Fresh Part Baked Baguettes

Grated Mozzarella

Shaved Parmesan

Verstegen Decoration Blend Espagnol (283701)

Sun Dried Tomatoes

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