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Pesto Grilled Cheese

Pesto Grilled Cheese

Pesto Grilled Cheese is the ultimate sandwich featuring warm melted cheese, homemade pesto, and crunchy buttery bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course, sandwich
Cuisine American
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 231 kcal

Equipment

  • large cooking pan

Ingredients
  

Bread and Cheese

  • 4 slices artisanal bread these bread slices are typically larger than average
  • 2-3 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
  • 4 tablespoon basil pesto
  • 1-2 oz sliced mozzarella cheese 2-3 sliced depending on bread size and thickness of cheese
  • 1-2 oz sliced provolone cheese 2-3 sliced depending on bread size and thickness of cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Start preheating a large cooking pan over medium to medium-low heat while assembling the grilled cheese.
  • Spread softened butter on each slice of bread on one side.
  • Spread basil pesto on the inside of each slice of bread.
  • Place the mozzarella cheese slices on top on one half and provolone on the other half. (Repeat with the other two bread slices.)
  • Place the slices of bread into the preheated pan, butter side down.
  • Let the bread heat up and get crispy as the cheese melts. Once cheese is melted, combine the two bread slices.
  • Rest the grilled cheese for 5-10 minutes before cutting.

Notes

Use an artisan bread for better density and structure. Homemade pesto boosts flavor. Gluten-free options can be used with sturdy gluten-free bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 408mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 588IUCalcium: 130mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cheese, Grilled Cheese, lunch, pesto, Pesto Grilled Cheese, Sandwich
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