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Pesto Grilled Cheese


  • Author: beaucollier
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A flavor-packed twist on the classic comfort food, featuring melty cheese and vibrant pesto.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 slices of bread
  • 2 slices of cheese
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • Butter (for grilling)

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients and your trusted griddle or skillet.
  2. Take two slices of your chosen bread and place them on a clean surface.
  3. Slather a generous tablespoon of pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
  4. Place one slice of cheese on top of the pesto side of one of the bread slices.
  5. Put that generous, warm pat of butter in the skillet over medium heat.
  6. Carefully add your sandwich to the skillet.
  7. When that side is golden, carefully flip your sandwich over using a spatula.
  8. Cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is beautifully ooey-gooey.
  9. Once it’s just how you like it, remove it from the heat and let it cool momentarily.
  10. Slice it in half to reveal the glorious cheesy inside.

Notes

Pair with tomato soup or a light salad for a complete meal. Add fresh basil or balsamic glaze for extra flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: grilled cheese, pesto, vegetarian comfort food