Description
A grilled cheese sandwich featuring sun dried tomatoes, bacon, and pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices bread
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 2 slices cheese (e.g., cheddar or provolone)
- 3 strips cooked bacon
- 4 sun dried tomato halves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Flip one slice of bread butter-side down in a skillet over medium heat.
- Spread pesto on the unbuttered side of the bread in the skillet.
- Layer cheese, bacon, and sun dried tomatoes on top of the pesto.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use your favorite type of bread for this sandwich.
- You can substitute another cured meat for bacon if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: grilled cheese, sun dried tomato, bacon, pesto, sandwich, quick lunch