Description
A cozy twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring the rich flavors of pesto and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of your favorite bread (sourdough, whole grain, or gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons of pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 slices of cheese (such as cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon of butter (or olive oil)
Instructions
- Spread the pesto generously on one side of each slice of bread.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, then place one slice of bread pesto-side up in the pan. Layer cheese on top.
- Top with the second slice of bread, pesto-side down.
- Butter the outside of the sandwich, then cook until golden brown; flip and cook the other side until browned and cheese is melted.
Notes
Experiment with different cheeses and pesto flavors for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, pesto, comfort food, sandwich, vegetarian