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a golden grilled cheese cut in half with melty mozzarella and green pesto pulling apart, shown in a wide horizontal shot on a wooden board with a small bowl of pesto nearby, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pesto Grilled Cheese

A melty grilled cheese with basil pesto swirled in each and every bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 tbsp basil pesto
  • 2 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter softened

Method
 

  1. Spread pesto on the inside of both bread slices.
  2. Layer the mozzarella between the slices to make a sandwich.
  3. Spread the butter over the outside of the sandwich and heat a skillet over medium-low heat.
  4. Grill the sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden and the cheese melts.
  5. Slice in half and serve hot.

Notes

Add a slice of tomato if you want a fresh, juicy bite.