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Best Pesto Grilled Cheese

Best Pesto Grilled Cheese

A quick and flavorful grilled cheese sandwich featuring pesto, mozzarella, and your favorite bread. Perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet

Method
 

  1. Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
    1 tablespoon butter
  2. Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto evenly over the bread in the skillet.
    2 tablespoons pesto
  4. Place the mozzarella cheese slices on top of the pesto.
    2 slices mozzarella cheese
  5. Spread the remaining 1 tablespoon of pesto on the other slice of bread.
    2 tablespoons pesto
  6. Place the second slice of bread on top of the cheese, butter-side up.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
  8. Remove from skillet and slice in half.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your Best Pesto Grilled Cheese!