Name: Pesto Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
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; 1/4 of an avocado (thinly sliced); 1-2 tablespoons of butter

Pesto Grilled Cheese

By Brita Britnell

Updated Nov 21, 2024

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Servings: 1

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Last week I caught wind that The Grilled Cheeserie, one of Nashville’s most popular food trucks, is celebrating April as National Grilled Cheese MONTH. That’s a bandwagon that I’m more than happy to jump on!

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 delicious grilled cheese sandwiches for all.

I feel kind of silly even telling you how to make a grilled cheese because it’s pretty much just 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 recipe 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 amazing this grilled cheese is! Like, I want to eat it every single day amazing.

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 favorite grilled cheese combo??? I have exactly 3 weeks left in national grilled cheese month and I plan to make the most of it! :)

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Pesto Grilled Cheese

By Brita Britnell

Prep: 5

Cook: 10

Total: 15

Servings:

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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

Instructions

Spread the pesto on one side of the bread.
Top with provolone, then the watercress and arugula, and then the goat cheese. Top with a few slices of avocado.
Close the sandwich and press firmly on the top.
In a medium skillet, heat about 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat until just melted.
Place your sandwich in the skillet and spread remaining butter over top of the sandwich.
Cook on each side for about 5-6 minutes on a low heat or until each side is a nice crispy golden brown.
ENJOY!!