Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Golden, melty grilled cheese meets vibrant basil pesto, tomato, and spinach for a fast, craveable sandwich night.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz crusty sandwich bread sliced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 0.33 cup basil pesto stir before spreading
- 1.5 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella
- 6 oz provolone cheese sliced
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese optional but tasty
- 8 oz ripe tomato thinly sliced, patted dry
- 1 cup baby spinach optional
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional heat
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Stir the pesto, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Flip the bread and spread the pesto mixture on the unbuttered sides.
- Layer mozzarella, provolone, tomato, and spinach over half the slices. Cap with remaining bread, buttered side out.
- Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium-low. Cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden and cheese melts.
- Rest 1 minute on a board, then slice and serve hot.
Notes
Variation: Swap half the mozzarella for sharp white cheddar for a bolder bite. Air fryer option: Cook at 370°F for 6–8 minutes, flipping once. To store, cool completely, wrap, and refrigerate up to 2 days; re-crisp in a skillet.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.