Description
Savor the comforting delight of Pesto Grilled Cheese, where gooey mozzarella meets aromatic basil pesto, all encased in crispy, golden-brown bread. This easy-to-make sandwich is perfect for a cozy lunch or quick dinner, guaranteed to impress with its burst of flavor in every bite. Indulge yourself in this gourmet twist on a classic favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Spread pesto on the unbuttered side of one slice and layer mozzarella on top.
- Place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side facing out.
- Grill in the skillet until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes), then flip and repeat on the other side.
- Once both sides are toasted and cheese is melted, slice and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg