Sourdough Pesto Grilled Cheese: The Best Comfort Food Twist
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this delicious twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring homemade pesto and sourdough bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Spread pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place mozzarella cheese between the slices of bread, pesto side inwards.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Feel free to add other ingredients such as tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor.
- For a crispier sandwich, use more butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Sourdough Pesto Grilled Cheese, grilled cheese, comfort food