Description
A warm, crispy sandwich filled with melted cheese and vibrant basil pesto, perfect for evoking childhood memories and bringing people together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh pesto
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1–2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat and melt a pat of butter.
- Spread a generous layer of pesto on one slice of bread, top with mozzarella and cheddar, then cover with the second slice of bread. Spread butter on the outside.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet and grill until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes), then flip and grill the other side until crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Slice diagonally and drizzle with olive oil or sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Notes
For a crunchier exterior, increase the heat slightly while grilling. Avoid overloading on cheese to ensure an easy flip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, sourdough, pesto, comfort food, vegetarian