Description
A quick and comforting Pesto Grilled Cheese sandwich that’s perfect for family meals with its melty cheese and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- Butter or olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Spread pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place a slice of cheese on the unbuttered side of one slice of bread, then cover with the other slice, pesto side down.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or olive oil.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet and grill until the bread is golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from the skillet, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, let the sandwich sit for 30 seconds to a minute after grilling before slicing. Can be paired with a salad or tomato soup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg