Best Pesto Grilled Cheese: 5 Amazing Tempting Melty Layers
A crisp grilled cheese sandwich layered with basil pesto and melted mozzarella and provolone.
Ingredients
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4 slices sourdough bread
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons basil pesto
4 slices mozzarella cheese
2 slices provolone cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Optional tomato slices
Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
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Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
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Spread pesto on the inner sides of two slices.
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Layer mozzarella and provolone over the pesto.
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Add tomato slices and Parmesan if desired.
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Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side outward.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat.
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Cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
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Remove from pan and let rest briefly.
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Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Use thick bread slices for better structure and even toasting.