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Best Pesto Grilled Cheese

Ultimate Best Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe Ready in 20 Minutes

Discover the best Pesto Grilled Cheese that elevates your classic sandwich for a gourmet experience in just 20 minutes.
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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: 637
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread & Cheese
  • 8 slices Sourdough Bread small and thick
  • 3 4.5 oz Fresh Mozzarella thinly sliced & patted dry
Toppings
  • 8 Sun Dried Tomatoes patted dry and diced
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked & diced
  • 4 heaped tbsp Pesto
  • Butter as needed

Equipment

  • Frying Pan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Place two slices of bread in the frying pan with the heat OFF. Spread with butter, then flip so they are butter side down.
  2. Top with 3-4 thin slices of mozzarella, followed by 1 heaped tbsp pesto, topped with sun dried tomatoes and bacon, followed by another layer of mozzarella and finish with another slice of bread.
  3. Squish down with your hands to contain the filling, then spread with butter.
  4. Turn heat to medium and fry both sides until golden with the cheese melted through the center.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 637kcalCarbohydrates: 24.91gProtein: 30.02gFat: 46.56gSodium: 1102mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 5.08g

Notes

This gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese is perfect for any occasion, from casual lunches to special gatherings.

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