Pesto Grilled Cheese
A comforting sandwich featuring gooey mozzarella cheese, vibrant pesto, and hearty sourdough bread, perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons of pesto sauce
- 4 slices of mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices of tomato
- 2 tablespoons of butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Instructions
- Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- On the pesto side of two slices, lay down one slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Place two slices of tomato on top of the mozzarella cheese on each slice.
- Add another slice of mozzarella cheese on top of the tomatoes for extra cheesy goodness.
- Finish each sandwich by positioning the remaining slices of sourdough on top, with the pesto side facing down.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter on the outer sides of each sandwich.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 3–4 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts.
- Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for a minute.
- Cut the sandwiches diagonally and enjoy warm.
Notes
Serve with creamy tomato soup or salad for an ideal meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Find it online: https://breakfastrecip.com/pesto-grilled-cheese/