French Bread Pesto Grilled Cheese
A gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich featuring French bread and flavorful pesto. This recipe serves 4 and is perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 4 servings)Ingredients(scaled)
- ½ French bread loaf, sliced
- ½ 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 4 slices of mozzarella cheese
- ½ 1/4 cup butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Spread pesto on one side of each bread slice.
- Place a slice of mozzarella on the non-pesto side of half the bread slices.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, pesto side down, to form sandwiches.
- Spread butter on the outsides of the sandwiches.
- Place sandwiches on the skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
| calories | 450 |
|---|---|
| protein | 15g |
| carbohydrates | 35g |
| fat | 28g |
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