Description
Enjoy the warm, nutty aroma of basil and garlic in this comforting Pesto Grilled Cheese sandwich, featuring melting cheese and a blend of herbaceous pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sandwich bread (white or whole wheat)
- 4 slices cheese (about 2 oz / 56 g per sandwich total; mozzarella, cheddar, or your favorite melting cheese)
- 4 tablespoons prepared pesto (2 tablespoons per sandwich)
- Butter, softened, for spreading (about 2 tablespoons total; ~1 tablespoon per sandwich)
- Optional: 4–6 thin tomato slices, a handful of fresh spinach leaves, vegan butter, vegan pesto, gluten-free sandwich bread
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of two slices, spread 2 tablespoons of pesto.
- Layer 2 slices of cheese on top of the pesto.
- Optionally, add tomato slices or spinach.
- Place the other slices of bread on top, buttered side up.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Grill the sandwiches for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, cut in half, and serve warm.
Notes
Use medium heat to ensure cheese melts thoroughly without burning the bread. Press gently while grilling for even contact and melting.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 49g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg