Description
A flavorful twist on the classic grilled cheese, this Pesto Grilled Cheese combines gooey melted cheese with fresh basil pesto, grilled to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 slice provolone cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
Instructions
- Spread basil pesto on one side of each bread slice.
- Layer mozzarella and provolone cheese between the pesto sides of the bread to form a sandwich.
- Spread butter on the outer sides of the bread.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich in the skillet.
- Grill each side for 3–4 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use any combination of cheeses like cheddar, gouda, or fontina.
- For extra crunch, add tomato slices or spinach inside the sandwich.
- Serve with a side of tomato soup for a comforting meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg