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Sun Dried Tomato Bacon Pesto Grilled Cheese


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  • Author: Yumi Lee
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 1

Description

This Sun Dried Tomato Bacon Pesto Grilled Cheese elevates the classic comfort food to gourmet status. With rich pesto, crispy bacon, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes nestled between perfectly grilled sourdough, each bite is a delightful adventure for your taste buds. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or impressing guests, this recipe combines nostalgia with an exciting twist that you won’t forget!


Ingredients

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  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 tbsp pesto sauce
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (finely chopped)
  • 2 slices thick-cut bacon (cooked until crispy)
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 tbsp butter (for grilling)

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and chop the sun-dried tomatoes finely.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 6-8 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
  3. Spread pesto on one side of each slice of sourdough.
  4. Layer one slice with sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, and cheddar cheese.
  5. Top with the second slice of bread, pesto side down.
  6. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg