Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe. It’s a delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese, featuring fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, vine-ripe tomatoes, and crispy bacon if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bacon (Optional)
- 4 slices
Sourdough Bread
- 4 slices
Basil Pesto
- 2 tablespoons
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, sliced
- 4 ounces
Vine-Ripe Tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 2
Butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: If using, cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Prepare Sandwiches: Spread pesto on one side of each bread slice. Layer mozzarella, tomatoes, and bacon on two slices. Top with remaining slices, pesto side down.
- Grill Sandwiches: Heat skillet with bacon grease. Spread butter on top of sandwiches and grill until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let sandwiches cool, cut in half, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this sandwich with additional ingredients like avocado or arugula.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Find it online: https://queenrecipe.com/pesto-grilled-cheese-sandwich-recipe/
