Description
Indulge in a gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese with this Sun-Dried Tomato Bacon Pesto Grilled Cheese. This irresistible sandwich features crispy bacon, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and zesty pesto melded with gooey mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese, all sandwiched between two slices of perfectly toasted bread. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an ideal comfort food for cozy nights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 tbsp oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp pesto
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Spread pesto on one side of each slice of bread. On one slice, layer mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, crumbled bacon, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes on the pesto side.
- Top with the second slice of bread, pesto side down.
- Grill in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Flip carefully using a spatula.
- Once both sides are golden and cheese is melted, remove from skillet and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg