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Best Pesto Grilled Cheese

Best Pesto Grilled Cheese

Discover the Best Pesto Grilled Cheese recipe that combines rich flavors and textures for a gourmet experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 637

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices Sourdough Bread small but thick
  • 3 balls Fresh Mozzarella 4.5 oz / 125 g each, thinly sliced & patted dry
  • 8 Sun Dried Tomatoes patted dry and diced
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked & diced
  • 4 tbsp Pesto heaped
  • Butter as needed

Equipment

  • Frying pan

Method
 

  1. Place two slices of bread in the frying pan (or 4 if your pan is large enough) with the heat OFF. Spread with butter, then flip so they are butter side down.
  2. Top with 3-4 thin slices mozzarella, followed by 1 heaped tbsp pesto, topped with sun dried tomatoes and bacon, followed by another layer of mozzarella then finish with another slice of bread.
  3. Squish down with your hands to contain the filling, then spread with butter.
  4. Turn heat to medium and fry both sides until golden with the cheese melted through the center.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 637kcalCarbohydrates: 24.91gProtein: 30.02gFat: 46.56gSodium: 1102mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 5.08g

Notes

This recipe delivers a restaurant-quality grilled cheese experience with a flavorful twist from pesto and bacon.

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