Easy Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese: A Perfect Comfort Food Twist
A simple and delicious grilled cheese sandwich with a twist of tomato and pesto, perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 1 slice mozzarella cheese
- 1 slice fresh tomato
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Spread pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer mozzarella cheese and tomato on one slice, then top with the other slice of bread, pesto side down.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sandwich and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip and cook the other side until golden and cheese is melted.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil or other veggies.
- Make sure the cheese is well melted before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Easy Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese