Description
A delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese, infused with the vibrant flavors of pesto and melty mozzarella.
Ingredients
- Sourdough Bread (or your favorite bread)
- Mozzarella Cheese (fresh or shredded)
- Pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- Butter (for grilling)
- Garlic Powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather bread, cheese, pesto, and butter. If making homemade pesto, blend fresh basil, garlic, nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a food processor.
- Butter Your Bread: Spread butter on the outside of each slice of bread. Optionally, add garlic powder to the butter.
- Assemble the Sandwich: On the unbuttered side of one slice, spread pesto, then add a mound of mozzarella cheese. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side out.
- Heat Up That Pan: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and place the assembled sandwich in the pan.
- Grill to Perfection: Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are crispy and cheese is melted.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the sandwich rest for a minute before cutting in half. Enjoy with tomato soup or a salad.
Notes
For extra kick, mix the pesto with red pepper flakes. Use different cheeses or add tomatoes for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, pesto, comfort food, vegetarian, quick meal