Description
Sourdough Pesto Grilled Cheese is a delightful twist on a classic favorite. This recipe features thick slices of crispy, golden-brown sourdough bread filled with ooey-gooey fresh mozzarella, zesty basil pesto, and savory sun-dried tomatoes. The addition of crispy bacon elevates the flavor profile, making each bite an explosion of taste. Perfect for a cozy night in or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer for gatherings, this sandwich is quick to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 thick slices of sourdough bread
- 3 balls fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 8 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 strips cooked bacon, chopped
- 4 tablespoons pesto
- Butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading pesto on one side of each slice of bread. Layer with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and bacon before topping with another slice of bread.
- Add butter to the skillet and place the sandwich inside.
- Cook until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes), then flip and cook the other side until crispy.
- Serve warm with extra pesto for dipping if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg