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Deliciously Cheesy Best Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Deliciously Cheesy Best Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

This Deliciously Cheesy Best Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe is a gourmet twist on a classic comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 637
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread and Cheese
  • 8 slices Sourdough Bread
  • 3 125 g Fresh Mozzarella
Fillings
  • 8 pieces Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • 4 slices Bacon
  • 4 tbsp Pesto
Cooking Fat
  • Butter as needed

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
  3. On the unbuttered side of 4 slices, layer fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, diced bacon, and pesto.
  4. Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
  5. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Remove from skillet and slice in half before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 637kcalCarbohydrates: 24.91gProtein: 30.02gFat: 46.56g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different cheeses or add spinach for extra nutrition. Let the sandwiches rest for optimal texture before slicing.

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