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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese

A crispy, melty grilled cheese sandwich layered with basil pesto and savory sun-dried tomatoes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich
  • 4 slices bread sourdough or country white
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 3 tbsp basil pesto
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced
  • 0.25 cup provolone or fontina optional

Equipment

  • Skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Butter knife

Method
 

  1. Heat skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Butter one side of each bread slice.
  3. Spread pesto on unbuttered side and add cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.
  4. Assemble sandwiches and place in skillet butter-side down.
  5. Cook until golden, flip, and cook until cheese melts.

Notes

Cook low and slow for best melt and crisp texture.