Sourdough Pesto Grilled Cheese: The Ultimate Comfort Meal Made Right
A delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring the richness of pesto and the tanginess of sourdough bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Spread pesto on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto on one slice.
- Top with the other slice of bread, pesto side down.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter.
- Once melted, place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip and cook the other side until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using garlic butter instead of regular butter.
- You can add extra ingredients like tomatoes or spinach for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Sourdough, Pesto, Grilled Cheese, Comfort Food