Pesto Grilled Cheese
A warm, crispy sandwich filled with creamy cheese and vibrant pesto, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of your favorite bread
- 2 slices of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or any melty variety)
- 2 tablespoons of pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- Butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- Spread pesto generously on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, pesto side up, in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cheese of your choice on top of the bread.
- Top with the second slice of bread, pesto side down, creating a sandwich.
- Butter the outside of the bread.
- Grill until the bread turns golden brown and the aroma fills the air.
- Flip carefully to grill the other side until the cheese melts.
- Remove from skillet, slice in half, and enjoy.
Notes
Try using a mix of cheeses or adding garlic powder to the butter for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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