Best Pesto Grilled Cheese

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Best Pesto Grilled Cheese

A comforting and easy-to-make pesto grilled cheese sandwich that is perfect for quick weeknight dinners. This recipe uses simple ingredients and delivers a crispy exterior with a gooey, herby center.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

4 slices Sourdough bread or your favorite bread
3-4 tablespoons Basil pesto homemade or store bought
2-3 ounces Mozzarella cheese sliced or shredded
2-3 ounces Cheddar cheese sliced
2 tablespoons Butter softened
1 handful Spinach optional
a few Sun dried tomatoes optional

Equipment

Non-stick skillet or cast iron pan
- Spatula

Method

Prep your ingredients

Butter the outside

Assemble the sandwich

Heat the pan

Cook the first side

Flip and finish

Rest and slice

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 30g

Notes

This pesto grilled cheese is forgiving and can be customized with various cheeses, vegetables, and even meat. It is perfect for quick weeknight dinners and can be made gluten free or vegan with appropriate substitutions.

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