Ingredients
– 4 slices of your favorite bread (sourdough, whole grain, or white)
– ½ cup sun-dried tomato pesto
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheese of your choice)
– 2 tablespoons butter
– Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Creating the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese is straightforward. Follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare the Bread: Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface.
2. Spread Pesto: Generously spread the sun-dried tomato pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
3. Add Cheese: On two of the pesto-covered slices, evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese.
4. Top with Bread: Place the remaining slices of bread on top, pesto side down, to form two sandwiches.
5. Heat the Pan: In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
6. Cook the Sandwiches: Once the butter is sizzling, carefully place one sandwich in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
7. Flip and Cook: Add another tablespoon of butter to the pan. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.
8. Repeat: Remove the sandwich and repeat steps 5-7 with the second sandwich.
9. Serve: Let the sandwiches cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve.
These simple steps ensure a deliciously cheesy sandwich with a burst of flavor from the sun-dried tomato pesto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sandwiches
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 28g
- Protein: 18g