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Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Enjoy a delicious Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich with creamy mozzarella, gouda, and fresh tomatoes, all in just 10 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 658
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices ciabatta or Italian bread
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 8 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 4 slices gouda cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 medium tomatoes thinly sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet

Method
 

  1. Place bread slices on a cutting board and butter each slice with softened butter. Place bread butter-side down on cutting board.
  2. Spread 1-2 tablespoons pesto on half of bread slices and begin layering mozzarella, gouda, and Parmesan on top of pesto. Top with tomato slices and season tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Working in batches, cook grilled cheese in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side until grilled cheese is golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat cooking with remaining grilled cheese.
  4. Serve grilled cheese immediately warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 658kcal

Notes

This sandwich is incredibly versatile; feel free to add your favorite ingredients like sautéed mushrooms or different types of cheese.

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