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Pesto Mozzarella Grilled Cheese: A Flavorful Twist!

A delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring fresh mozzarella and flavorful pesto.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices of sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
  3. Layer the fresh mozzarella slices on top of the pesto on one slice of bread. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the other slice of bread on top, pesto side down, to form a sandwich.
  5. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the preheated skillet. Once melted, add the sandwich to the skillet.
  6. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown.
  7. Carefully flip the sandwich and add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.
  8. Remove from the skillet, let cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a crispy finish, you can grill the sandwich in a panini press instead of a skillet.
  • For added flavor, consider mixing a pinch of garlic powder into the butter before spreading it on the bread.

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