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Thick-cut sourdough bread toasted golden-brown with melted mozzarella and pesto (Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese).

Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese with Sourdough and Mozzarella

A gourmet Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese featuring thick-cut sourdough, melted mozzarella, and vibrant basil pesto. Perfectly toasted with buttery edges for the ultimate crispy, cheesy comfort food experience in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 slices Sourdough Bread approx. 1 inch (2.5cm) thick
  • 2 tbsp Basil Pesto vibrant green, chunky
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded or sliced
  • 3-4 slices Ripe Tomatoes patted dry
  • 1.5 tbsp Salted Butter room temperature

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick Skillet or Cast Iron Pan
  • 1 Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spread room-temperature salted butter on one side of each sourdough slice, ensuring you cover the edges for a golden-brown crust.
  2. On the non-buttered side, spread pesto, followed by half the mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and the remaining mozzarella.
Cooking
  1. Place the sandwich in a pan over medium-low heat. Cover with a lid for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
  2. Remove the lid and flip the sandwich. Grill for another 2 minutes until the edges are crispy and the bread is golden-brown.

Notes

Pat tomatoes dry with paper towels to prevent sogginess.
Use medium-low heat to ensure the cheese melts before the sourdough burns.