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Pesto Grilled Cheese

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Elevate your comfort food game with this delightful Pesto Grilled Cheese, featuring gooey mozzarella between crispy bread, enhanced by vibrant pesto flavors.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Good quality bread (sourdough or whole wheat)
  • Mozzarella cheese (or cheddar, provolone, gouda)
  • Pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • Butter or olive oil
  • Optional add-ins: sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, avocado slices

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Lay out your chosen bread, cheese, and pesto.
  2. Spread the pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
  3. Add cheese: Place a slice of cheese on the pesto side of one slice and top with another slice, pesto side facing in.
  4. Heat your skillet over medium heat with a thin layer of butter or olive oil.
  5. Cook the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes, until the bottom is golden-brown.
  6. Flip the sandwich and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the other side is crisp.
  7. Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or bread types based on personal preference.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://daytasty.com/pesto-grilled-cheese/