Description
Indulge in a warm, gooey pesto grilled cheese sandwich that combines crispy bread with melty cheese and vibrant basil pesto for a comfort food classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh basil pesto
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients on a clean countertop: bread, mozzarella, cheddar, basil pesto, and butter.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Spread an even layer of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer the mozzarella cheese followed by the sharp cheddar and top with basil pesto. Place another slice of bread on top, buttered side facing out.
- Carefully place the assembled sandwich in the skillet. Grill until golden brown—about 3-4 minutes per side—flipping gently with a spatula.
- Once both sides are browned and the cheese is melted, remove from heat. Cut in half diagonally and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: - Customize your grilled cheese by adding sliced tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor. - For an extra kick, try adding jalapeños or using pepper jack cheese. - Experiment with different types of bread for unique flavors.