Family-Friendly Pesto Grilled Cheese with Melted Cheese
Crispy sourdough bread layered with gooey cheese and aromatic basil pesto, creating a vibrant, flavorful grilled cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 slices rustic sourdough bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons basil pesto
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: 2–3 thin tomato slices
Optional: 1 tablespoon caramelized onions
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Spread pesto on the unbuttered side of one slice.
- Layer mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan on top of pesto. Add optional tomato or onions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place sandwich buttered side down.
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted. Press lightly with a spatula.
- Remove from skillet and rest for 1 minute. Slice diagonally.
Notes
Use medium heat to prevent burning; balance toppings to avoid soggy bread; experiment with cheese combinations or pesto variations.