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Smartphone photo of a Pesto Tomato Grilled Cheese showing the thick mozzarella melt and green pesto layers.

Pesto Tomato Grilled Cheese with Garlic Butter Sourdough

A gourmet Pesto Tomato Grilled Cheese featuring thick-cut artisan sourdough, melted mozzarella, and juicy heirloom tomatoes. Toasted to golden-brown perfection with a savory oregano and sea salt crust for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Components
  • 2 slices Artisan Sourdough Bread Thick-cut, approx. 1 inch
  • 2 tbsp (30g) Salted Butter Room temperature
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Basil Pesto With visible pine nuts and parmesan
  • 4 oz (115g) Mozzarella Cheese Low-moisture, sliced
  • 3 slices Heirloom Tomato Thickly sliced and patted dry
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) Dried Oregano For the crust
  • 1 pinch Coarse Sea Salt For the crust

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet For even browning
  • 1 Serrated Knife For clean diagonal cuts

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice heirloom tomatoes and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Spread pesto on sourdough slices. Layer mozzarella, tomatoes, and more mozzarella between the bread.
Cooking
  1. Butter the outside of the sandwich and sprinkle with dried oregano and coarse sea salt.
  2. Toast in a skillet over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown and cheese is stretchy.

Notes

Use low-moisture mozzarella to prevent sogginess.
Press the sandwich lightly with a spatula for even heat distribution.