Fried Egg Pesto Grilled Cheese
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Prep time 5mins
Cook time 8mins
Serves or Makes: 2
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ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 4 slices of brioche or sandwich bread
- 2 eggs, fried over-medium
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 1 1/2 cups combination of Colby jack, cheddar, pepper Jack, or Gruyère
- tomato soup, for serving
Method
Step 1
Mix the butter and mayonnaise together in a small bowl. Spread on one side of each slices of bread. Spread pesto onto the opposite side.
Step 2
Place buttered side down into a greased skillet. Turn heat to medium. Divide cheese between both sides. Place fried egg over cheese. Top with the other slice of bread, buttered side up.
Step 3
Cook until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes per side. Bread should be golden and crispy.
Step 4
Serve hot with tomato soup.