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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese

A quick and comforting grilled cheese sandwich layered with basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and perfectly melted cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bread
  • 3 tbsp basil pesto
  • 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup provolone cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter or olive oil for grilling

Equipment

  • Skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Spread pesto evenly on one side of each bread slice.
  2. Layer sun-dried tomatoes and cheeses on half of the slices, then top with remaining bread.
  3. Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  4. Cook sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
  5. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

Cook low and slow for the best melt and crisp texture.