Description
Sourdough Pesto Grilled Cheese is a delightful twist on the classic sandwich, featuring crispy, golden-brown sourdough bread filled with gooey melted cheese and fresh basil pesto. Perfect for lunch or a cozy dinner, this gourmet sandwich comes together in under 30 minutes. Customize it with your favorite cheeses or add-ins for a comforting meal that warms both the heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil pesto
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheddar)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of sourdough.
- On the non-buttered side of one slice, layer basil pesto and shredded cheese.
- Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
- Grill in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Slice diagonally and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg