Description
Best Pesto Grilled Cheese delivers cheesy, crispy perfection in minutes. This pesto-kissed sandwich blends melty mozzarella and provolone with vibrant basil pesto between golden bread, creating a bold crunch and herb-forward flavor. Quick, comforting, and endlessly adaptable, it makes a satisfying lunch or cozy dinner with minimal effort and maximum delicious impact for family meals or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices sandwich bread
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone or cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsp basil pesto
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Flip bread over and spread a thin layer of pesto on the unbuttered side of 4 slices.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and provolone evenly over the pesto.
- Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and place sandwiches in the pan.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from skillet, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use high-quality basil pesto for the best flavor.
- Day-old bread or a sturdier loaf adds extra crunch.
- To lighter the recipe, reduce butter slightly and use a light spray of oil.
- Best served immediately while the cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes (3-4 minutes per side)
- Category: Lunch, Sandwich
- Method: Pan-fry / Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 107 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Best Pesto Grilled Cheese, pesto grilled cheese, cheese sandwich, quick lunch, easy dinner, basil pesto sandwich