Pesto Grilled Cheese
A flavorful twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich, enhanced with vibrant pesto and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Sourdough or whole grain bread
- Cheese (mozzarella or sharp cheddar)
- Pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- Butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and slice the bread evenly.
- Spread pesto on one side of a slice of bread and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Top with another slice of bread, pesto side down.
- Melt butter or warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the sandwich and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
- Check if the cheese is melting; cover the skillet for 1-2 minutes if necessary.
- Remove, cool for a minute, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Experiment with different types of bread and cheese, and try adding veggies for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, pesto, comfort food, quick meals, vegetarian
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