Description
Savor the delightful blend of crispy, golden sourdough and gooey, melty cheese in this Sourdough Pesto Grilled Cheese. Infused with fragrant basil pesto and your choice of high-quality cheese, this sandwich offers a comforting escape from the everyday hustle. Perfect for quick lunches or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at gatherings, each bite is a flavorful experience that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp basil pesto
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded) or 1 cup aged cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Assemble all ingredients on your counter.
- Generously spread basil pesto on one side of each slice of sourdough.
- Layer shredded cheese on top of one slice (pesto side up) and add fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Top with the other slice of sourdough (pesto side down).
- Spread butter evenly on both outer sides of the sandwich.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping cheeses or including extras like sun-dried tomatoes or arugula. Toasting the bread lightly before assembling can prevent sogginess.