Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich: A Pressure Cooker Twist
This pressure cooker twist on a classic grilled cheese delivers crispy edges, perfectly melted cheese, herby pesto, and juicy tomato layers — all in record time for irresistible comfort food fast.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
- 1 Skillet for browning sandwich
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter softened, divided
- 2 slices Italian bread
- 1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce divided
- 1 slice provolone cheese
- 2 slices tomato
- 1 slice American cheese
Instructions
Instructions
- Spread half of the softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Flip and spread half the pesto on the unbuttered side.
- Layer provolone, tomato slices, and American cheese between pesto sides to form sandwich.
- Heat skillet over medium heat and brown sandwich 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer sandwich into pressure cooker pot and secure lid with sealing ring in place.
- Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes. Allow 1-2 minutes natural release, then slow release the rest of the steam.
- Carefully remove sandwich, let rest for a moment, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with chips or pickles on the side. You can skip skillet browning if short on time, but it adds flavor.