Sourdough Pesto Grilled Cheese

Thick sourdough layered with basil pesto and three melty cheeses, grilled to golden perfection for a sophisticated sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices thick-cut sourdough bread

→ Cheese

02 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

03 - 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese

04 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese

→ Spreads & Condiments

05 - 3 tablespoons basil pesto

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How To Make:

01 - Lay out sourdough slices and spread 1/2 tablespoon butter on one side of each slice.

02 - Flip bread slices and spread approximately 1 tablespoon basil pesto on the unbuttered side of two slices. Evenly distribute mozzarella, fontina, and cheddar cheese over the pesto-covered slices.

03 - Top with remaining bread slices, ensuring buttered side faces outward.

04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.

05 - Place sandwiches in skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula until bread is golden and crisp and cheese is fully melted.

06 - Remove from pan, let cool for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

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The three-cheese blend creates this incredible depth of flavor that keeps you coming back for bite after bite
It takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish but tastes like something from a fancy cafe
The combination of crunchy sourdough and creamy melted cheese hits every perfect texture at once

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Medium heat is crucial here because high heat will burn the bread before the cheese has time to melt properly
Pressing gently with your spatula helps the cheese adhere to the bread and ensures even contact with the pan
Letting the sandwiches rest for just one minute after cooking prevents the cheese from oozing out when you cut them

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