Pesto Grilled Cheese with Gooey Mozzarella Filling
A warm grilled cheese sandwich layered with basil pesto and melted cheese on crispy toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 10 minutes 1x
Ingredients
Scale
4 slices sourdough bread
1/3 cup basil pesto
4 slices mozzarella
2 slices provolone
2 tablespoons butter
1 tomato, optional
1/4 cup spinach, optional
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Butter outside of bread slices.
- Place bread in skillet over medium heat.
- Spread pesto inside slices.
- Add cheese and optional vegetables.
- Close sandwich with bread.
- Cook until golden on both sides.
- Rest briefly before slicing.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Cook over medium heat for even melting and crisp texture.