Description
Sourdough Pesto Grilled Cheese is a mouthwatering twist on the classic sandwich, combining crispy sourdough bread, gooey melted cheese, and vibrant pesto. This delightful dish is perfect for cozy brunches or casual gatherings. With its golden crust and rich flavors, every bite will transport you to flavor paradise. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, this grilled cheese is sure to impress anyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- ½ cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Pre-slice the sourdough bread for easy assembly.
- Spread pesto sauce generously on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer the cheese blend onto the pesto-covered slices.
- Butter the outer sides of each slice for a golden crust.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwich until golden brown on one side (3-4 minutes).
- Flip and cook until both sides are crispy and cheese is melted (another 3-4 minutes).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg