Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese: A Delightful Twist on Comfort Food
Experience the ultimate comfort food with a twist, combining rich sun-dried tomato pesto and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: sandwich
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices bread
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Spread sun-dried tomato pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto on one slice.
- Top with the other slice of bread, pesto side down.
- Heat butter in a pan over medium heat, then place the sandwich in the pan.
- Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Cut in half and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional ingredients like spinach or roasted red peppers for more flavor.
- Using sourdough or whole grain bread can add a unique taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Grilled Cheese, Comfort Food