Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pesto Mozzarella Grilled Cheese. Featuring gooey, melted mozzarella enveloped in crispy bread and vibrant basil pesto, this sandwich is a delightful treat for any occasion. Perfect for cozy evenings or a quick lunch, each bite offers a burst of flavor that will have you coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or ciabatta bread
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: bread, mozzarella, pesto, and butter.
- Spread a generous layer of pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place sliced mozzarella on top of the pesto side of one slice.
- Close the sandwich with the second slice of bread, pesto side down.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp butter until bubbly.
- Cook the sandwich until golden brown on one side (about 3-4 minutes), then flip gently and add the remaining butter. Cook until both sides are toasted and the cheese has melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (180g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg