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Best Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Best Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This Best Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich elevates a classic favorite with gooey mozzarella, zesty pesto, crispy bacon, and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: LUNCH RECIPES
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 8 slices Sourdough Bread provides a crunchy, flavorful base
  • 3 balls Fresh Mozzarella melts beautifully for gooey texture
  • 8 Sun-Dried Tomatoes adds tanginess that complements pesto
  • 4 slices Bacon offers savory crunch
  • 4 tbsp Pesto brings flavorful herbaceous twist
  • Butter use as needed for crust

Equipment

  • frying pan

Method
 

How to Make Best Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  1. Preheat your pan on medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread generously.
  3. Layer fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and crispy bacon on the unbuttered side of half the slices.
  4. Spread 4 tablespoons of pesto evenly atop the cheese layer.
  5. Top with another slice of bread, ensuring the buttered side is facing out.
  6. Grill the sandwich until the bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, roughly 3-5 minutes per side.
  7. Repeat with remaining ingredients to create additional sandwiches.
  8. Slice the sandwiches diagonally and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 24gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Optional: Add a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan on top for an extra flavor boost.

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