Pesto Grilled Cheese
Elevate your classic grilled cheese with vibrant pesto for a flavorful twist that’s perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of crusty bread
- 1 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prep your bread by spreading butter on one side of each slice.
- Layer the cheese and pesto by placing cheese on the buttered side, spreading pesto, and topping with more cheese and the second slice of bread.
- Heat the skillet over medium heat.
- Grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, pressing down slightly.
- Flip the sandwich and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes until crispy.
- Check for cheese meltage; it should be oozy and delicious.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with tomato soup or salad. For extra flavor, consider adding roasted vegetables or protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, pesto, comfort food, easy recipes, vegetarian
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