Pesto Grilled Cheese

Pesto Grilled Cheese is an irresistible take on a grilled cheese sandwich, featuring crisp sourdough bread filled with melty mozzarella and delicious pesto.

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Prep Time 4

Cook Time 6

Total Time 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings sandwich

Calories 549 kcal

Equipment

skillet

Ingredients

2 slices sourdough bread
2 tablespoons pesto
1 ounce soft mozzarella cheese sliced
1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

Spread ½ tablespoon of butter on one side of bread and place it facedown in a skillet.
Spread a tablespoon pesto on the top side of the bread evenly to the edges.
Place the cheese slices on top of the pesto.
Spread the remaining pesto on one side of the remaining piece of bread. Place on top of the cheese, pesto side down, to form a sandwich. Spread remaining ½ tablespoon butter on top of the sandwich.
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
Using a spatula, carefully flip the sandwich to the other side and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 549kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 22gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 1229mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 796IUCalcium: 258mgIron: 5mg

Keyword easy sandwich, grilled cheese, mozzarella, Pesto Grilled Cheese, pesto sandwich, sourdough bread

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