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Sourdough Pesto Grilled Cheese


  • Author: William Cantor
  • Total Time: 15-25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A gooey and flavorful sourdough pesto grilled cheese layered with mozzarella, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and crispy bacon.


Ingredients

Scale

3 balls fresh mozzarella (125g each), sliced thin

butter (for grilling, like Kerrygold Cultured Butter)

4 tbsp pesto (homemade or store-bought)

8 thick slices sourdough bread

4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped

8 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped


Instructions

1. Place bread slices butter-side down in a frying pan.

2. Add mozzarella, pesto, bacon, and tomatoes.

3. Top with more mozzarella and another bread slice.

4. Butter the outer side and grill on medium heat until golden brown.

5. Flip and cook until both sides are crispy and cheese melts completely.

6. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use extra pesto for flavor. Serve with tomato soup or salad for a balanced meal.

  • Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Pan-fried
  • Cuisine: American-Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: sourdough pesto grilled cheese, easy sandwich, vegetarian lunch, cheesy pesto sandwich