Pesto and Mozzarella Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Pesto Mozzarella Grilled Cheese - (aka The Special)

Pesto and Mozzarella Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grilled Pesto and Mozzarella Sandwich, also known as "The Special" is a family favorite. Homemade basil pesto, sliced fresh mozzarella sandwiched between buttery, golden brown sourdough. Serves 2 but can easily be made for 1 or for more.

Course grilled cheese & panini

Cuisine American-Italian

Keyword fresh mozzarella, grilled cheese, lunch, pesto, sandwich

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 13

Servings sandwiches

Calories 499

Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

4 slices sourdough bread (I like Izzio brand)
4 tablespoons basil pesto or use your favorite
3 tablespoons salted butter or more if needed
4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese or more to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Spoon 1 tablespoon of basil pesto onto the inside of each of the slices of sourdough. Thinly spread the pesto in an even layer using the back of your spoon.
Thinly slice up your fresh mozzarella or use pre-sliced if you like it extra cheesy (this is me). Depending on the size of your bread, top one side of the pesto-slathered bread with 2 to 3 slices of cheese.
Top with the second slice of pesto sourdough.
Melt 1½ tablespoons salted butter in a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
Once the butter has melted, place the sandwiches into the pan and cover with a lid. This will trap the steam and help melt the cheese faster.
Once the underneath is golden to your preference add the remaining 1½ tablespoons of butter. Once melted (should take seconds), carefully flip the sandwiches.
Cut in half and serve immediately.

Notes

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