Pesto Grilled Cheese
A buttery grilled cheese layered with pesto, sun dried tomatoes, and mozzarella for a crisp, melty sandwich with bright, savory flavor.
Prep 5 min · Cook 8 min · Total 13 min · Makes 1 sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices hearty bread
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp pesto
- 2 sun dried tomato pieces
- 2 oz. mozzarella
Directions
- On each slice of bread, spread 1/2 Tbsp butter over 1 side. Flip the slices and spread 1 Tbsp pesto on the unbuttered side of each one. When you build the sandwich, the butter goes on the outside and the pesto stays tucked inside.
- Chop the sun dried tomatoes into little bits, then scatter them over one pesto-covered slice. Put the mozzarella over the tomatoes, shredding or breaking it up first so it melts quickly. Set the second slice of bread on top with the pesto side facing the cheese.
- Set the sandwich in a small skillet over medium-low heat and cook until the bottom is nicely browned. Turn it over and cook the second side until it is golden too and the mozzarella has melted inside, about 3-5 minutes per side. Serve hot.