Description
A deliciously crispy sourdough grilled cheese sandwich layered with fresh mozzarella, flavorful pesto, crispy bacon, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. The perfect blend of creamy, savory, and slightly sweet fillings that come together in a golden-buttered crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 3 balls fresh mozzarella (125g each), sliced thin
Spread and Butter
- 4 tbsp pesto (homemade or high-quality store-bought like Barilla)
- Butter (for grilling, preferably Kerrygold Cultured Butter)
Bread
- 8 thick slices sourdough bread
Fillings
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped (crispy and crumbled)
- 8 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped finely for even distribution
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the fresh mozzarella thinly and chop the cooked bacon strips into small, crispy pieces. Finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes to ensure even distribution inside the sandwich.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Lay out four slices of sourdough bread. Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of pesto evenly on each bread slice. Layer the thin slices of fresh mozzarella over the pesto, followed by the chopped bacon and sun-dried tomatoes. Top each sandwich with another slice of sourdough bread.
- Butter the Bread: Generously butter the outside surfaces of each assembled sandwich, making sure the butter covers the entire outer side to achieve a golden, crispy crust when grilled.
- Grill the Sandwiches: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches buttered-side down onto the skillet. Grill for about 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the sandwiches over and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes, until golden brown and the mozzarella is melted and gooey.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the grilled sandwiches from the skillet, let them cool for a minute, then slice in half. Serve warm to enjoy the melty cheese, savory bacon, and vibrant pesto flavor in every bite.
Notes
- Use thick slices of sourdough bread for the perfect sandwich structure that holds all fillings.
- Ensure the mozzarella is sliced thinly to melt easily and evenly throughout the sandwich.
- For extra flavor, use a high-quality homemade pesto or a premium store-bought brand.
- Adjust the amount of bacon and sun-dried tomatoes to your taste preference.
- Butter the bread generously to achieve a golden, crisp crust.
- Cook over medium heat to avoid burning the bread before the cheese melts.
Keywords: Sourdough grilled cheese, pesto grilled cheese, mozzarella sandwich, bacon sandwich, sun-dried tomato sandwich, easy grilled cheese recipe