Elevate your grilled cheese game with this delicious Sun-Dried Tomato Bacon Pesto Grilled Cheese. Combining the rich flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, crispy bacon, and creamy pesto with gooey melted cheese, this sandwich is a gourmet twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack, it’s sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of high-quality white bread
- 1/2 cup pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- Tillamook White Cheddar cheese, sliced
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked
- 1/3 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- Softened Tillamook butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- Drain the sun-dried tomatoes if they are oil-packed.
- Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Spread a generous amount of pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer slices of Tillamook White Cheddar cheese on two of the pesto-coated bread slices.
- Add two slices of cooked bacon on top of the cheese.
- Evenly distribute the sun-dried tomatoes over the bacon.
- Top with another layer of Tillamook White Cheddar cheese.
- Place the remaining pesto-coated bread slices on top to form the sandwiches, pesto side facing inward.
- Butter the Bread:
- Spread softened Tillamook butter on the outside of each sandwich, covering both the top and bottom slices of bread.
- Cook the Sandwiches:
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side. Apply gentle pressure with a spatula to ensure uniform cooking.
- Serve:
- Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for a minute.
- Slice in half and serve immediately.
Conclusion
This Sun-Dried Tomato Bacon Pesto Grilled Cheese is a gourmet twist on a classic comfort food, combining the robust flavors of pesto, crispy bacon, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes with creamy, melted cheddar cheese. Perfectly toasted to golden brown perfection, this sandwich is sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your taste buds. Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make grilled cheese for any meal!