Description
This Turkey & Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich combines savory oven-roasted turkey, creamy basil pesto, and a blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses melted between perfectly toasted sourdough bread for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Spreads
- 4 slices sourdough bread, sliced 1/2″ thick
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
Meat and Cheese
- 6 ounces sliced turkey, oven-roasted, peppered, or smoked
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Pepperjack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Bottom Bread. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Spread one tablespoon of mayonnaise or softened butter onto one slice of bread. Place the bread, butter side down, into the hot skillet.
- Add Pesto and Jack Cheese. Spread one tablespoon of the basil pesto over the top of the bread, then sprinkle 1/4 cup of the shredded Jack cheese over the pesto.
- Add Turkey and Cheddar Cheese. Lay half of the sliced turkey in an even layer on top of the pesto and Jack cheese. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sliced turkey.
- Top with more Pesto + Bread. Spread one tablespoon of pesto across a new slice of bread, then one tablespoon of mayonnaise or softened butter across the other side. Place the bread slice, pesto side down, onto the cheddar. Using a spatula, lightly press down on the sandwich.
- Cook, then Flip. Cook for 3 minutes, until browned on the bottom. Carefully flip the sandwich, and cook another 3 minutes until browned, and cheese is melted.
- Repeat. Repeat these steps to make your second sandwich.
Notes
- Use a combination of Monterey Jack and Cheddar for a balanced cheesy flavor, or substitute with your favorite cheeses.
- Mayonnaise or butter on the bread helps achieve a golden crispy crust—choose according to preference.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, substitute turkey with roasted vegetables or a plant-based deli slice.
- To ensure even melting, cover the skillet with a lid for part of the cooking time if desired.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and gooey for the best experience.
