Pesto Grilled Cheese
A delightful blend of creamy cheese and vibrant basil pesto in a crispy grilled sandwich.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 tablespoons of pesto
- 2 slices of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon of butter
Instructions
- Spread pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place cheese between the unbuttered sides of the bread.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until the bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat in a skillet for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://voxrecipes.com/pesto-grilled-cheese/