Ingredients
Sandwich
- 2 slices hearty bread
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp pesto
- 2 sun dried tomato pieces
- 2 oz. mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of bread. Then, spread 1 tablespoon of pesto on the opposite sides. The buttered sides will be on the outside of the sandwich, while the pesto sides face inward.
- Add toppings: Chop the sun dried tomatoes into small pieces and sprinkle them evenly over the pesto-coated side of one bread slice. Next, shred or break the mozzarella cheese into small pieces and layer them on top of the tomatoes to help the cheese melt faster.
- Assemble the sandwich: Place the other slice of bread on top with the pesto side facing the inside, completing the sandwich.
- Cook the sandwich: Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until the bottom side is golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich over and cook the other side until it also turns golden brown and the cheese melts inside.
- Serve: Remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice if desired, and serve hot to enjoy the gooey, flavorful grilled cheese.
Notes
- Use a sturdy, hearty bread to hold the fillings well and get a crisp crust.
- Adjust cooking time based on your stove’s heat to avoid burning.
- Feel free to substitute mozzarella with other melting cheeses like provolone or fontina for variation.
- Adding fresh basil leaves inside can complement the pesto’s flavor.
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the pesto does not contain animal-derived cheese or substitute with vegan pesto.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
