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Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Delicious Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Bacon and Mozzarella

This Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich combines crispy bacon, melty mozzarella, and vibrant pesto for a flavor-packed treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 637
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Frying pan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  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

Feel free to customize the cheeses or add greens for added nutrition. Perfectly pairs with a salad or tomato soup.

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