Sun-Dried Tomato Bacon Pesto Grilled Cheese Bliss

Elevate your comfort food with this Sun-Dried Tomato Bacon Pesto Grilled Cheese, combining rich cheese, crispy bacon, and zesty sun-dried tomatoes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bread

2 slices Artisanal bread Choose your favorite type for the best result.

For the Cheese

1 cup Freshly shredded cheese Consider using mozzarella, gouda, or cheddar.

For the Bacon

4 slices Crispy bacon For a vegetarian version, try plant-based bacon.

For the Tomatoes

1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can substitute if preferred.

For the Pesto

1/4 cup Aromatic pesto Homemade is ideal but store-bought works well.

Equipment

Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Gather all ingredients and preheat your skillet over medium heat.
Cook crispy bacon in the skillet until browned and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Prepare pesto if making homemade. Blend fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil until smooth.
Spread pesto on one side of each slice of bread. On the unpasted side, layer cheese, bacon, and sun-dried tomatoes, then more cheese, and close the sandwich.
Grill the sandwich in the skillet for 4-6 minutes until golden brown and the cheese melts.
Flip the sandwich and grill the other side for another 4-6 minutes.
Remove from skillet, let rest for a minute, then slice in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a side of tomato soup or fresh salad for a delightful meal experience.

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