Pesto Grilled Cheese
A delicious twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich, infused with herby, garlicky pesto for a melty masterpiece.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (sourdough, whole grain, or classic white)
- 2 slices of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or provolone)
- 2 tablespoons of pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- Butter or olive oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by getting everything out on your kitchen countertop.
- Spread one tablespoon of pesto on one side of the first slice of bread, then layer one slice of cheese on the unspiced side.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading the second tablespoon of pesto on one side of the second slice of bread and placing it on top of the cheese, pesto-side down.
- Get grilling in a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a pat of butter or drizzle of olive oil for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the sandwich over and add more butter or oil, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are crispy and golden.
- Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra flavorful twist, add different cheese types or vegetables like sautéed spinach or roasted peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, pesto, comfort food, sandwich, vegetarian
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