Best Pesto Grilled Cheese
A delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich with vibrant basil pesto and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 2 slices of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- Butter (for spreading)
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, spread the pesto generously.
- Place the cheese on top of the pesto and cover it with the second slice of bread, buttered side out.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding roasted tomatoes or spinach in the sandwich. Quality cheeses enhance the experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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