Pesto Grilled Cheese Delight
A scrumptious sandwich combining the rich flavors of basil pesto with creamy melted cheese on toasted artisan bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices hearty artisan bread
- 2–3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1–2 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1–2 ounces sliced provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat a large cooking pan over medium to medium-low heat.
- Spread softened butter generously on one side of each slice of bread.
- Spread basil pesto on the inside of each slice.
- Create a layer of mozzarella on one half and provolone on the other.
- Place the bread slices in the hot pan, buttered side down.
- Toast until the bread is crispy and the cheese has melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Combine the two halves of the sandwich and press down lightly.
- Allow the grilled cheese to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.
Notes
Serve with tomato soup for a classic pairing, or fresh vegetables for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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