Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend, sometimes you just crave something comforting that doesn’t take forever to make. That’s where Best Pesto Grilled Cheese comes in! Imagine biting into perfectly toasted bread, oozing with melted cheese and bursting with the fresh, vibrant flavors of pesto. It’s quick, it’s healthy (okay, maybe not super healthy, but pesto has basil!), and it’s incredibly flavorful. My own kids, who are notoriously picky, devour these! Truly a winner in my book.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
I remember summer afternoons spent at my grandmother’s house. Her garden was overflowing with basil, and the aroma of fresh pesto filled the kitchen. This Best Pesto Grilled Cheese recipe is my attempt to capture that same feeling of simple joy and deliciousness in a sandwich. It’s more than just a grilled cheese; it’s a little piece of sunshine on a plate!
Ingredients
- 2 slices of your favorite bread (sourdough or ciabatta work great!)
- 2 tablespoons pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto evenly over the bread in the skillet.
Place the mozzarella cheese slices on top of the pesto.
Spread the remaining 1 tablespoon of pesto on the other slice of bread.
Place the second slice of bread on top of the cheese, butter-side up.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
Remove from skillet and slice in half.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Best Pesto Grilled Cheese!
Best Pesto Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.1 tablespoon butter
- Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto evenly over the bread in the skillet.2 tablespoons pesto
- Place the mozzarella cheese slices on top of the pesto.2 slices mozzarella cheese
- Spread the remaining 1 tablespoon of pesto on the other slice of bread.2 tablespoons pesto
- Place the second slice of bread on top of the cheese, butter-side up.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Remove from skillet and slice in half.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Best Pesto Grilled Cheese!