Pesto Mozzarella Grilled Cheese
A classic grilled cheese elevated with bright basil pesto and creamy fresh mozzarella. Toasted golden on the outside, melted and aromatic on the inside.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread (white, sourdough, or ciabatta)
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella
- 3 tbsp basil pesto
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- ½ medium tomato, sliced
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Butter one side of each bread slice evenly with 0.5 tbsp butter.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium until water droplets sizzle on contact, ~90 seconds.
- 3
Place two slices butter-side down in the skillet. Cook until golden brown, ~2 minutes.
- 4
Spread 1.5 tbsp pesto on the toasted side of each slice in the pan.
- 5
Layer mozzarella and tomato on one slice. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Top with the other slice, pesto-side down. Gently press together.
- 7
Flip and cook the second side until golden and cheese oozes at the edges, ~2 minutes.
- 8
Transfer to a plate and serve hot. Repeat with remaining ingredients for second sandwich.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet (12-inch preferred)
- butter knife or small spreader
- spatula
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