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 of your favorite bread (sourdough recommended)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 8 slices of your favorite cheese (provolone and mozzarella suggested)
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Prepare the pesto by blending fresh basil, Parmesan, nuts, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of four bread slices. On the opposite side, spread pesto generously.
- Layer with two slices of cheese on each slice of bread, then top with the remaining slices mayo-side up.
- Butter the outside of each sandwich and heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Allow to rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 20mg