Description
Gourmet Pesto Grilled Cheese with Crispy Bacon and Fresh Tomatoes is a tantalizing twist on a classic favorite. This sandwich combines gooey fresh mozzarella, crispy bacon, and juicy tomatoes layered between toasted slices of hearty sourdough bread, all enhanced by aromatic basil pesto. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this mouthwatering creation is sure to impress anyone who takes a bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp basil pesto
- 3 strips crispy bacon
- 1 medium ripe tomato, sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 6-8 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Spread pesto generously on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer mozzarella slices on one slice of bread, then add crumbled bacon and sliced tomatoes.
- Top with the second slice of bread, pesto-side down.
- Melt butter in the skillet and grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Slice diagonally and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg