Description
A delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese, featuring vibrant pesto and gooey cheese for a comforting dish that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of your favorite bread (sourdough, whole grain, or classic white)
- 1–2 tablespoons of pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 slices of cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or your favorite melting cheese)
- Butter or olive oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- Spread 1-2 tablespoons of pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place a slice of cheese on the unpasted side of one of the bread slices. Top it with the other bread slice, ensuring the pesto side is facing up.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a pat of butter or a drizzle of olive oil. Once sizzling, place the sandwich in the skillet. Cook until the bread is golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on one side. Flip and grill the other side until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from skillet, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra melty cheese, cover the skillet with a lid while grilling. Customize with veggies or different cheeses for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, pesto, comfort food, quick recipe, vegetarian