Description
A comforting and sophisticated grilled cheese sandwich enhanced with basil pesto, perfect for any cozy meal or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sandwich bread (sourdough, country, or whole wheat)
- 2 oz cheddar or mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
- 1 tablespoon prepared basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, spread a layer of pesto.
- Place the cheese between the two slices of bread, with the pesto side facing inward.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and place the sandwich in the skillet (buttered side down).
- Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Can be adjusted with substitutes like oil instead of butter or different cheese options. Perfect for pairing with soups or salads.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg