Pesto Grilled Cheese
A delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, infused with savory pesto and melty cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread (sourdough or whole-grain)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella and sharp cheddar)
- 1/2 cup pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- Gather your bread, cheese, and pesto. Pre-shred your cheese if using a block.
- Generously spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side, spread about a tablespoon of pesto, layer cheese on top, and add another slice of bread, buttered side out.
- Heat a skillet on medium heat for a couple of minutes.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown and cheese is melted.
- Flip carefully and cook the other side until perfectly toasted.
- Remove from skillet, let cool for a minute, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Pair with a salad or tomato soup for a complete meal. For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or using different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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