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Sun-Dried Tomato Bacon Pesto Grilled Cheese

Sun-Dried Tomato Bacon Pesto Grilled Cheese is a crispy sandwich filled with cheddar cheese, pesto, turkey bacon, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine American, Mediterranean-Inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices good-quality white bread
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • White cheddar cheese slices
  • 4 slices turkey bacon cooked
  • 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained
  • Softened butter

Instructions
 

  • Spread pesto generously on one side of each slice of bread.
  • Place slices of white cheddar cheese on top of the pesto to cover the bread.
  • Add cooked turkey bacon and sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Top with additional cheese and place the second slice of bread on top to form the sandwich.
  • In a small bowl, mix softened butter with a small amount of pesto.
  • Spread the butter mixture on the outside of the bread.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Place the sandwich in the skillet and grill until the bread becomes golden brown and crispy and the cheese melts completely.
  • Flip carefully and cook the other side until toasted and melty.
  • Serve the Sun-Dried Tomato Bacon Pesto Grilled Cheese warm.

Notes

You can replace white bread with sourdough or ciabatta.