Pesto Grilled Cheese: A Delicious Recipe & Guide
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 8 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Prepare the Pesto: In a food processor, blend fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread mayonnaise on one side of four slices of bread. On the other side, layer pesto and two slices of cheese. Top with remaining bread slices.
- Grill: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread butter on the outside of each sandwich and grill for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let sandwiches rest for a minute before slicing and enjoy warm with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg