Description
This Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese is a quick and flavorful twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. Featuring creamy mozzarella and tangy sun-dried tomato pesto grilled to golden perfection in butter, it’s a perfect savory treat ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
- 2 slices of mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare Bread: Spread sun-dried tomato pesto evenly on one side of each slice of bread to infuse flavor into your sandwich.
- Add Cheese: Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto on one slice of bread, ensuring good coverage for a melty center.
- Assemble Sandwich: Top with the second slice of bread, pesto side facing down to sandwich the cheese and pesto nicely.
- Heat Skillet and Butter: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter, allowing it to melt and coat the pan evenly for perfect browning.
- Cook First Side: Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Flip Sandwich: Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the other side until also golden brown and until the mozzarella cheese has melted thoroughly, about another 3 to 4 minutes.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier melt but pre-sliced mozzarella works well too.
- Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning while allowing cheese to melt.
- Try using artisanal bread like sourdough or ciabatta for added texture and flavor.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: sun-dried tomato pesto, grilled cheese, mozzarella, quick sandwich, easy lunch, skillet grilled cheese
