Description
Elevate your grilled cheese game with these delicious Grilled Cheese Sandwiches featuring a flavorful Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Bread:
8 slices of sourdough or rustic bread,
Butter:
4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened,
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto:
1/2 cup of sun-dried tomato pesto (store-bought or homemade),
Cheese:
8 slices of sharp cheddar or mozzarella cheese,
Spinach:
1/2 cup of fresh baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Bread: Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread about 1 tablespoon of sun-dried tomato pesto on the other side of half the bread slices. Top each pesto-covered slice with 2 slices of cheese and a small handful of baby spinach if using. Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered side facing out.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Transfer to a cutting board, slice in half, and serve hot.
Notes
- Add sliced avocado or cooked bacon for extra flavor.
- Serve with a side salad or tomato soup for a classic combo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
