Description
A simple recipe for a grilled cheese sandwich made with pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices bread
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 2 slices cheese (like provolone or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Flip the bread slices over. Spread pesto on the unbuttered side of both slices.
- Place cheese slices between the two bread slices, with the pesto sides facing the cheese.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet and slice in half.
Notes
- Use your preferred type of cheese for different flavor profiles.
- You can add thinly sliced tomato for extra moisture.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 40
Keywords: pesto, grilled cheese, sandwich, quick lunch, vegetarian