Description
Pesto Grilled Cheese: Crispy, melty sandwich bursting with basil flavor and ready in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices sourdough or favorite sandwich bread
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 4 tbsp basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese (or a mix of both)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional for extra flavor)
- Optional add-ins: tomato slices, spinach leaves, or sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Spread pesto on the other side.
- Place 4 slices, butter-side down, on the skillet. Layer with cheese (and optional add-ins).
- Top each with another slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is perfectly melted.
- Sprinkle with a little Parmesan and serve warm with tomato soup or a side salad.
Notes
- Best when served immediately for a crispiest crust and gooey cheese.
- Swap in your favorite cheese blends for different flavors.
- For a lighter version, use whole-grain bread and a lighter cheese.
- Pair with tomato soup or a fresh side salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Pan-seared / Skillet grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Not provided
- Sugar: Not provided
- Sodium: Not provided
- Fat: Not provided
- Saturated Fat: Not provided
- Unsaturated Fat: Not provided
- Trans Fat: Not provided
- Carbohydrates: Not provided
- Fiber: Not provided
- Protein: Not provided
- Cholesterol: Not provided
Keywords: Pesto Grilled Cheese, pesto sandwich, cheesy sandwich, 15 minute recipe, basil pesto, sourdough, mozzarella, provolone