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Sourdough Pesto Grilled Cheese

A delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring tangy sourdough bread and vibrant pesto for a burst of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread and Cheese
  • 8 slices sourdough bread preferably thick-cut
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese or your preferred melting cheese
Pesto
  • 1 cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
Butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened for spreading

Method
 

Prepare the Sandwiches
  1. Spread basil pesto on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
  2. Layer two slices of cheddar cheese on top of the pesto on four slices of bread.
  3. Top with the remaining slices of bread, pesto side down, to form sandwiches.
Grill the Sandwiches
  1. Heat a griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
  2. Place two sandwiches on the griddle and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Flip the sandwiches, add another tablespoon of butter, and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.
Serve
  1. Remove sandwiches from the griddle, let cool slightly, then cut in half and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to add additional ingredients like tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.

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