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Pesto Grilled Cheese

Crisp sourdough bread is filled with melty mozzarella and delicious pesto for an irrestiable take on a grilled cheese sandwich.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 sandwich
Calories 549kcal
Author Ayla O'Neill

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 1 ounce soft mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • Spread ½ tablespoon of butter on one side of bread and place it facedown in a skillet.
  • Spread a tablespoon pesto on the top side of the bread evenly to the edges.
  • Place the cheese slices on top of the pesto.
  • Spread the remaining pesto on one side of the remaining piece of bread. Place on top of the cheese, pesto side down, to form a sandwich. Spread remaining ½ tablespoon butter on top of the sandwich.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
  • Using a spatula, carefully flip the sandwich to the other side and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 1229mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 796IU | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 5mg