Pesto Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Dive into the ultimate comfort food experience with this Pesto Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich, combining the aromatic flavors of pesto and the classic richness of grilled cheese.
Equipment
- 1 Non-stick skillet For cooking the egg and grilling the sandwich
- 1 Spatula For flipping the sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices Bread Preferably sourdough or whole grain
- 1 tbsp Pesto sauce
- 1 Egg
- 2 slices Cheese Cheddar or mozzarella recommended
- 1 tbsp Butter For grilling the sandwich
Instructions
- Spread pesto sauce on one side of each bread slice.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt half the butter.
- Crack the egg into the skillet, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook to your preferred doneness.
- Place the cooked egg on the pesto-covered side of one bread slice. Top with cheese slices and cover with the other bread slice, pesto side down.
- Add the remaining butter to the skillet. Once melted, place the sandwich in the skillet.
- Grill until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Remove from heat, let it rest for a minute, then cut and serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, use a low-fat cheese and whole grain bread. You can also add spinach or tomato slices to the sandwich for an extra layer of flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 47500IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 4000mgIron: 0.5mg
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