3-Ingredient Pesto Grilled Cheese

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You know those days when you want comfort food but don’t feel like cooking? A 3-ingredient pesto grilled cheese is your answer. This easy sandwich combines bread, pesto, and cheese for a quick, tasty meal.

You’ll love how the pesto adds a punch of flavor to the classic grilled cheese. It’s perfect for lunch or a late-night snack. Plus, you can make it in just a few minutes with stuff you probably already have in your kitchen.

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Exact Ingredients (+ Possible Substitutes)

Here’s what you’ll need to make a tasty 3-Ingredient Pesto Grilled Cheese:

Bread (2 slices)
Pesto (2-3 tablespoons)
Cheese (2-3 slices)

For the bread, you can use sourdough, whole wheat, or white bread. Pick your favorite!

Pesto can be store-bought or homemade. Try basil pesto, sun-dried tomato pesto, or even kale pesto for a twist.

Choose a melty cheese like mozzarella, provolone, or fontina. You can mix cheeses too!

Want to add more flavor? Try these optional extras:

Sliced chicken breast
Roasted red peppers
Tomato slices
Spinach leaves

Don’t forget butter or oil to crisp up the outside of your sandwich. You can use olive oil as a healthier option.

If you’re avoiding dairy, try vegan cheese and pesto. For a gluten-free version, pick your favorite gluten-free bread.

Instructions

Gather your ingredients: bread, pesto, and cheese. Choose your favorite cheese – mozzarella or provolone work great.

Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.

Place a slice of bread in the skillet, butter side down. Spread pesto on the unbuttered side.

Add a layer of cheese on top of the pesto. Place the second slice of bread on top, butter side up.

Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip the sandwich carefully.

Press down gently with a spatula. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and bread is crispy.

Remove from heat and let it cool for a minute. Cut your sandwich diagonally if you like.

Enjoy your tasty pesto grilled cheese! The melty cheese and savory pesto make a perfect combo.

Try adding extras like tomato slices or bacon for more flavor. You can also use different types of bread to mix things up.

Tips, Tricks & Storing

Butter both sides of your bread for extra crispiness. This gives your sandwich a golden-brown crust all over.

Try different types of cheese for variety. Mozzarella and provolone work great, but feel free to experiment with your favorites.

Add a slice of tomato or some spinach leaves for extra flavor and nutrition. These veggies pair well with pesto.

Cook your sandwich over medium-low heat. This helps melt the cheese without burning the bread.

Press down gently on the sandwich with a spatula while cooking. This ensures even browning and helps the cheese melt faster.

To store leftovers, wrap the cooled sandwich in foil or plastic wrap. Keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Reheat your sandwich in a skillet over low heat. This brings back the crispy texture better than a microwave.