Name: Irresistible Pesto Grilled Cheese: 7 Flavorful Variations
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread; 2 tablespoons fresh basil pesto; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Irresistible Pesto Grilled Cheese: 7 Flavorful Variations

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Savor the deliciousness of a Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich, where crispy golden-brown bread embraces gooey melted cheese infused with aromatic basil pesto.

Author: Lisa
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
Category: Lunch
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
2 tablespoons fresh basil pesto
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

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Instructions

Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
Generously spread basil pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
Layer the shredded cheese on top of the pesto side of one slice.
Place the other slice on top, pesto side down.
Butter the outer sides of each slice of bread.
Grill in the skillet until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side, until cheese is melted.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

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

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