Description
A delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring vibrant pesto and gooey cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (any type you prefer)
- 2 slices of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite kind)
- 2 tablespoons of pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- Butter or olive oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- Spread pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer the cheese on the non-pesto side of one slice.
- Assemble the sandwich with the second slice of bread on top, pesto side facing out.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or olive oil.
- Grill the sandwich until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice the sandwich in half and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with a side of tomato soup or a light salad for an authentic experience. Leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, pesto, comfort food, easy recipe