Sourdough Pesto Grilled Cheese (Print-Friendly Version)
Golden grilled sourdough layered with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, smoky bacon, and vibrant pesto.
# Ingredients List:
→ Bread
01 -
8 thick slices sourdough bread
→ Cheese
02 -
375 g fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced and dried
→ Vegetables
03 -
8 sun-dried tomatoes, dried and chopped
→ Meat
04 -
4 strips cooked bacon, chopped
→ Condiments
05 -
4 tablespoons pesto
06 -
Butter, as needed for grilling
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Spread pesto evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
02 -
On four slices of bread, layer the dried mozzarella, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and cooked bacon.
03 -
Place the remaining bread slices atop the layered ones, ensuring the pesto side faces inward.
04 -
Lightly butter the top surface of each sandwich to enhance browning during grilling.
05 -
Cook sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat, butter-side down, until golden brown and cheese melts, approximately 5 minutes per side.
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Serve immediately to enjoy optimal texture and flavor.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
Drying mozzarella prior to assembly helps prevent excess moisture, ensuring the sandwich remains crisp.
02 -
Selecting high-quality pesto elevates overall taste complexity.
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Butter quantity can be adjusted according to personal preference to control richness and crispness.