Pesto Grilled Cheese
A quick and satisfying sandwich featuring pesto, melting cheese, and a golden buttery crust.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (white, sourdough, whole wheat, or country loaf)
- 2 tablespoons pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 slices of cheese (mozzarella, provolone, fontina, or sharp cheddar)
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat while you assemble the sandwich.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of pesto on one side of each bread slice.
- Place one slice of bread in the skillet, pesto side down.
- Layer the cheese on top of that slice.
- Cap with the second slice, pesto side up.
- Butter the top slice with about 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip the sandwich carefully and butter the new top side.
- Cook another 2–4 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Transfer to a cutting board, slice in half, and serve warm.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Great with tomato basil soup or a crisp salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/pesto-grilled-cheese/