Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this divine pesto grilled cheese. Perfectly crispy bread surrounds a gooey, flavorful cheese and pesto filling, making it the best sandwich you’ll ever taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sturdy bread (sourdough, country loaf)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2–3 tbsp prepared basil pesto
- 2 oz (approx. 1/2 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 oz (approx. 1/4 cup) shredded Gruyère or sharp white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Grate cheeses if using a block. Have pesto, bread, and melted butter ready.
- Assemble Sandwich: Butter one side of each bread slice. Spread pesto on the unbuttered side of one slice. Layer half of the mozzarella and Gruyère cheese on top of the pesto. Repeat with another layer of pesto on the second slice of bread, then the remaining cheese. Place the second bread slice, pesto-side down, on top of the cheese, so the buttered side faces out.
- Grill to Perfection: Preheat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-low heat. Place the sandwich in the pan. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until deeply golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Gently press down with a spatula occasionally to ensure even browning.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from pan, let rest for 1 minute, then slice diagonally and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes