Pesto Grilled Cheese

Delicious Pesto Grilled Cheese made with fresh mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, and crispy bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Lunch, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings sandwiches

Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

frying pan

Ingredients

Bread and Fillings

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

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

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.
Top with 3-4 thin slices mozzarella, followed by 1 heaped tablespoon pesto, topped with sun dried tomatoes and bacon, followed by another layer of mozzarella then finish with another slices of bread.
Squish down with your hands to contain the filling, then spread with butter.
Turn heat to a medium and fry both sides until golden with the cheese melted through the centre.

Notes

For best results, pat the mozzarella and sun dried tomatoes dry to avoid sogginess. Homemade pesto is recommended but any reputable brand will work.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Keyword Cheese Sandwich, Comfort Food, grilled cheese, Pesto Grilled Cheese, Pesto Sandwich

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