Description
A delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, this Pesto Grilled Cheese features gooey melted cheese and flavorful pesto spread between crispy, golden-brown slices of bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of sourdough or white bread
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon of pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer 2 slices of mozzarella cheese between two pesto-covered bread slices to make a sandwich.
- Spread butter on the outer sides of each sandwich.
- Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan on the buttered sides for extra flavor.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade pesto.
- Add tomato slices or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust the cheese type to your preference (cheddar, provolone, etc.).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg