Description
A cozy comfort food favorite that elevates classic grilled cheese with vibrant pesto and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (your choice!)
- 2 slices of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or any cheese you love)
- 2 tablespoons of pesto
- Butter or olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Spread pesto on one side of each slice of bread, allowing that fragrant basil aroma to fill the air.
- Place a slice of cheese on the non-pesto side of one bread slice, letting the anticipation build.
- Top with the second slice of bread, pesto side up, creating a delicious sandwich.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a generous knob of butter or a splash of olive oil; listen to it sizzle.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Slice in half and serve warm, letting gooey cheese spill out like a delicious surprise.
Notes
Prep sandwiches in advance and keep them wrapped in foil in the fridge for up to a day. Reheat in a skillet for optimal crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg