Description
Experience the ultimate comfort of a Pesto Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich. This delightful dish features creamy avocado and vibrant pesto, perfectly grilled between slices of golden-brown bread. Ideal for lunch or a quick snack, it’s a simple yet flavorful way to elevate your meal. Perfect for sharing at picnics or enjoying alone, every bite is a warm hug for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, spread the pesto. Layer with avocado slices and cheese.
- Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and cook the sandwich until golden brown on one side (about 3-4 minutes). Flip and continue cooking until cheese melts.
- Remove from the pan, slice in half, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg