Best Pesto Grilled Cheese

The ultimate comfort food, featuring gooey mozzarella, fragrant basil pesto, crispy bacon, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. It is a sophisticated twist on a classic sandwich that brings gourmet flavors to your kitchen in just minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 sandwiches

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian

Calories: 637

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

8 slices Sourdough Bread small but thick
3 balls Fresh Mozzarella 4.5oz/125g each, thinly sliced and patted dry
8 Sun-Dried Tomatoes patted dry and diced
4 slices Bacon cooked and diced
4 heaped tablespoons Pesto
Butter as needed for spreading

Equipment

Large Frying Pan
Spatula
Paper Towels

Method

Place two to four slices of sourdough bread into a large frying pan with the heat turned off.
8 slices Sourdough Bread
Spread the top side of the bread with butter, then flip them over so the buttered side is facing down against the pan.
Butter
Layer 3 to 4 thin slices of mozzarella onto the bread slices.
3 balls Fresh Mozzarella
Spread 1 heaped tablespoon of pesto over the mozzarella, then top with the diced sun-dried tomatoes and crispy bacon bits.
4 heaped tablespoons Pesto, 8 Sun-Dried Tomatoes, 4 slices Bacon
Add another layer of mozzarella slices on top of the fillings to help the sandwich stay together, then finish with the second slice of bread.
3 balls Fresh Mozzarella, 8 slices Sourdough Bread
Press down firmly with your hands or a spatula to contain the filling, then spread the top of the bread with a layer of butter.
Butter
Turn the heat to medium and fry both sides until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted through the center.

Notes

Ensure you pat your mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes dry with paper towels before assembly to prevent sogginess. Always layer the pesto between slices of cheese rather than directly against the bread to keep the exterior crispy.