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Pesto Grilled Cheese

Pesto Grilled Cheese

Delicious Pesto Grilled Cheese made with fresh mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices Sourdough Bread small but thick
  • 3 4.5oz balls Fresh Mozzarella thinly sliced & patted dry
  • 8 Sun Dried Tomatoes patted dry and diced
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked & diced
  • 4 heaped tbsp Pesto
  • Butter as needed

Instructions
 

  • Place two slices of bread in the frying pan (or 4 if your pan is large enough) with the heat OFF. Spread with butter, then flip so they are butter side down.
  • Top with 3-4 thin slices mozzarella, followed by 1 heaped tablespoon pesto, topped with sun dried tomatoes and bacon, followed by another layer of mozzarella then finish with another slices of bread.
  • Squish down with your hands to contain the filling, then spread with butter.
  • Turn heat to a medium and fry both sides until golden with the cheese melted through the centre.

Notes

I recommend homemade pesto, ensure to pat the mozzarella/sun dried tomatoes dry to avoid sogginess. Pesto grilled cheese can be made without bacon or tomatoes for a plain version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 4mg
Keyword grilled cheese sandwich, mozzarella cheese, Pesto Grilled Cheese, pesto sandwich, sourdough bread, sun-dried tomatoes
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