Description
A comforting twist on a classic, this grilled cheese features sun-dried tomato pesto and gooey mozzarella for a deliciously satisfying sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato pesto
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese (about 2 oz / 56 g)
- Butter, for spreading (about 1 tablespoon total, divided)
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, spread the sun-dried tomato pesto.
- Place the mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto.
- Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the sandwich until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Slice in half and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider lower-sodium bread and part-skim cheese. This sandwich pairs well with a crisp salad or a cup of tomato soup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg