Description
A crispy and gooey Pesto Grilled Cheese sandwich that elevates a beloved classic with the fresh flavors of herbaceous pesto and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (focaccia, sourdough, or rustic baguette)
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 2 slices of mozzarella cheese
- Butter for spreading
Instructions
- Spread the pesto generously on one side of each slice of bread.
- Add a slice of mozzarella cheese on the non-pesto side of one slice of bread.
- Build your sandwich by topping with the second slice of bread, pesto side down.
- Butter the outer sides of both slices of bread.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the assembled sandwich until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delicious ooey-gooey goodness.
Notes
For make-ahead options, pre-assemble the sandwiches and store in the fridge. Try air frying for a lower-fat option or customize with added ingredients like tomato or arugula.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg