Ultimate Best Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe Ready in 20 Minutes
Indulge in the Ultimate Best Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich, a gourmet take on a classic comfort food that’s ready in just 20 minutes. This delightful combination features layers of creamy mozzarella, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and vibrant pesto, all nestled between crispy slices of thick sourdough bread. Perfect for lunch or a cozy dinner, each bite offers a burst of flavor that will keep you coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices sourdough bread (thick)
- 3 (4.5 oz) fresh mozzarella (thinly sliced & patted dry)
- 8 sun-dried tomatoes (patted dry and diced)
- 4 heaped tbsp pesto
- Butter (as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by patting dry the mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes to avoid sogginess.
- Assemble the sandwiches by spreading butter on one side of each slice of sourdough. On the unbuttered side, layer fresh mozzarella, diced sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto before topping with another slice of bread.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the assembled sandwiches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, slice in half, and enjoy warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg