Garden Pesto Grilled Cheese

a stack of sliced grilled cheese with pesto

Get ready for this extremely melty Garden Pesto Grilled Cheese to capture your heart! The Havarti cheese is grated for optimal melting and the dollop of pesto will add a fresh herbal flavor perfect for the summer season. Plus, check out my grilled cheese tips that’ll result in the most delicious crispy sandwich of your dreams!

Course Savory

Cuisine American

Keyword garden grilled cheese, grilled cheese with pesto, pesto grilled cheese

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings sandwiches

Calories 850kcal

Author Elizabeth Van Lierde

Ingredients

4 slices sourdough bread thick
2 cups Roth Havarti Cheese shredded

Unsalted butter

4 tbsp pesto divided (homemade recipe here)
salt

Instructions

On a large cutting board, spread an evenly layer of unsalted butter on outer sides of sourdough bread. Sprinkle on shredded Havarti cheese onto both sides. Add half of pesto to two slices and squish slices together. Sprinkle with a little salt.
In a medium cast iron pan add in a tablespoon of butter on medium heat. Add in sandwiches and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Notes

Note: A heavy cast iron pan will help brown the outside of your grilled cheese more evenly and ensure a rich golden color and crunch!

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