Pesto Grilled Cheese
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Writen by Chris Rufus
Upgrade your classic grilled cheese sandwich with this pesto twist! The buttery, crispy bread pairs perfectly with the rich, melty cheese and the fresh and herbaceous pesto. It's an easy and delicious way to level up your lunch game!
Recipe Info
Serves 1
Total 11 minutes
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 6 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 2 tablespoons of basil pesto
Equipment
Instructions
- Spread 1 tablespoon of basil pesto evenly onto one slice of bread.
- Top with 2 slices of mozzarella cheese, and cover with the other slice of bread to make a sandwich.
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter onto each side of the sandwich.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, and add the sandwich. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the sandwich and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and gooey, and the second side of bread is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve hot!
Nutrition
- 1 servings
- 550 calories
- Total fat 35g
- Total carbohydrates 35g
- Protein 25g