Grilled Cheese (Mozzarella & Basil Pesto)

From the Kitchen of Stephanie

From the Kitchen of Stephanie

This is a very simple and delicious meal to throw together.  Especially if you like pesto and cheese.

Ingredients

Basil Pesto
Shredded Mozzarella
4 slices white sandwich bread
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, peeled and cut in half

Directions

1. Assemble sandwiches by smearing one side of each bread slice with pesto. 
2. Sprinkle mozzarella liberal over the pesto on half of the bread slices. 
3. Season with a few turns of freshly ground black pepper. 
4. Place the remaining bread slices, pesto sides down, over cheese to make the sandwiches.
5. In large sauté pan melt butter over medium heat. 
6. Add sandwiches and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. 
7. Remove from pan and rub toasted bread with garlic clove (picture below).

 

 

Serves 2; 15 minutes