Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (your favorite variety)
- 2 slices of cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons of pesto
- Butter or olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Begin by heating a skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers.
- Spread a generous amount of pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the pesto side of one slice, layer a slice of cheese, then crown it with the second slice of bread, pesto side down.
- Butter the outer sides of the sandwich.
- Place the sandwich in the hot skillet and grill for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve warm.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, experiment with different types of cheese or add extra ingredients like tomatoes or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg