Pesto Grilled Cheese
A flavorful twist on a classic comfort dish, this Pesto Grilled Cheese combines gooey cheese and vibrant pesto for a delightful sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 slices of bread (white, whole grain, sourdough, or ciabatta)
- 2 slices of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- 2 tablespoons of pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- Butter (for spreading on the bread)
Instructions
- Gather your tools: a non-stick skillet, spatula, and ingredients.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread in the skillet, butter-side down, with a slice of cheese on top.
- Dollop the pesto over the cheese and add another slice of cheese on top.
- Cover with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, pressing gently.
- Flip the sandwich and cook for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are golden and the cheese is melted.
- Transfer to a cutting board, let it cool for a minute, then slice diagonally.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or tomato soup for a perfect pairing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, pesto, comfort food, sandwich
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