Description
Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese is a delicious twist on a classic comfort food. This easy-to-make sandwich features crispy golden bread filled with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, complemented by zesty tomato pesto. Perfect for lunch or a cozy dinner, this recipe transforms an ordinary grilled cheese into an extraordinary culinary delight that will impress family and friends with its vibrant flavors and inviting aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons tomato pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; slice the bread and cheese.
- Spread butter generously on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer mozzarella cheese, tomato pesto, basil leaves, and cheddar cheese. Top with another slice of bread (buttered side out).
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes until crispy and gooey inside.
- Remove from the skillet, cut in half, and serve immediately with extra tomato pesto for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (180g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg