Dinner
Pesto Grilled Cheese on the Stove
Last week I caught wind that The Grilled Cheeserie, one of Nashville’s most popular food trucks, is celebrating April as
- Serves 1
- Prep 5 minutes
- Cook 10 minutes
- Total 15 minutes
Every time I have a grilled cheese I think “I reallllly need more grilled cheeses in my life!”. This sandwich is an ode to more melty and savory grilled cheese sandwiches for all.
I feel kind of silly even telling you how to make a grilled cheese because it’s pretty much simply 1) throw all the things between 2 slices of good white bread 2) grill the cheese sandwich in a skillet full of butter on low heat 3) EAT! But, because I can’t control myself, I have a gif of the process for you:D
This dish is a slight adaptation of THIS Green Goddess Grilled Cheese from Tastespotting. I used a regular ole pesto recipe similar to this one from the Kitchn.
I was pleasantly surprised how FREAKING standout this grilled cheese is! Like, I want to eat it every single day standout.
Instead of spinach, I used watercress and arugula which have become staples in my kitchen over the past month. No regrets there.
What’s your regular grilled cheese combo??? I have exactly 3 weeks left in national grilled cheese month and I plan to make the most of it!:)
The recipe
Pesto Grilled Cheese on the Stove
- Serves 1
- Prep 5 minutes
- Cook 10 minutes
- Total 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 slices of white bread
- 1 tablespoon of pesto
- 1 slice of provolone cheese (cut to fit size of bread)
- 1-2 tablespoons of goat cheese
- small handful of watercress
- small handful of arugula
- ¼ of an avocado (thinly sliced)
- 1-2 tablespoons of butter
Method
- 1
Spread the pesto on one side of the bread.
- 2
Top with provolone, then the watercress and arugula, and then the goat cheese. Top with a few slices of avocado.
- 3
Close the sandwich and press firmly on the top.
- 4
In a medium skillet, heat about 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat until only melted.
- 5
Place your sandwich in the skillet and spread remaining butter over top of the sandwich.
- 6
Cook on each side for about 5-6 minutes on a low heat or until each side is a nice crispy golden brown.
- 7
ENJOY!!
