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Super Cheesy Pesto Garlic Baguette

Sharing Dish | with Cheddar and Hard Italian Style Cheese
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 05, 2026
Calories
648 kcal
Protein
17.3g protein
Total
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Oats
  • Rye
  • Soya
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Nuts
  • Sesame
  • Walnuts
  • Lupin
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

3 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

40 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

40 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

32 grams

Fresh Pesto

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

SlooOW Stone Oven White Baguette

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Oats, Rye, Soya, Wheat, Barley May contain traces of: Nuts, Sesame, Walnuts, Lupin, Milk)

Not included in your delivery

4 tbsp

Olive Oil

Energy (kJ)2710 kJ
Energy (kcal)648 kcal
Fat36.7 g
of which saturates11.9 g
Carbohydrate33 g
of which sugars2.6 g
Dietary Fibre0.5 g
Protein17.3 g
Salt1.9 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Garlic Press
Grater
Chopping Board
Medium Bowl
Knife
Baking Tray
Spoon

Instructions

1

a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

c) Grate the Cheddar cheese.

d) In a medium bowl, mix together the garlic, Cheddar, grated hard Italian style cheese, pesto and the olive oil (see pantry for amount).

2

a) Place your baguette in between two wooden spoon handles on a board. Make diagonal slices widthways at 2cm intervals, making sure not to cut the whole way through - you'll make approximately 12 cuts.

b) Pop the baguette onto a lined baking tray and use a teaspoon to spoon two thirds of the pesto mixture equally into each cut. TIP: Don't worry if the bread breaks, the cheese will melt and stick it back together in the oven.

3

a) Spread the remaining pesto mixture over the top of the baguette, then bake on the top shelf of your oven until the cheese is melted and slightly golden, 10-12 mins.

b) Once cooked, remove from your oven and transfer to a board. 

c) Allow to cool for 5 mins, then tear and share!

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Delicious and flavourful, with some finding the pesto too salty. Consider using less pesto for a more balanced taste.
  • Ease of prep: Easy to make, though some found it messy to fill the bread. Cutting between wooden spoon handles helps maintain structure.
  • Suggestions: Reduce oven temperature or cooking time slightly to prevent dryness. Add more garlic for extra flavour.
  • Next-day meals: Very filling; some found it substantial enough to be a meal on its own.
  • Cooking method: Works well in an air fryer as an alternative to oven baking.
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