Parmesan Crusted Pesto Grilled Cheese Recipe

Recipe: #22467

January 10, 2016

Categories: Sandwiches

recipe by:
Mikekey

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"An adult grilled cheese. Serve with your favorite homemade tomato soup."

Original is 1 serving

Metric US

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Ingredients

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2 ounces sliced bread (ciabatta, or French bread, 2 slices)
1 tablespoon butter (soft, for brushing the bread)
2 tablespoons basil pesto (commercial or homemade)

2 ounces sliced provolone cheese (or mozzarella, 2 slices)
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (finely shredded)

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (170.2 g)
Calories 518.3
Total Fat - 30.6 g
Saturated Fat - 18.6 g
Cholesterol - 83.2 mg
Sodium - 1061.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 29.8 g
Dietary Fiber - 1.6 g
Sugars - 3.4 g
Protein - 31 g
Calcium - 1010.8 mg
Iron - 2.3 mg
Vitamin C - 1 mg
Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Butter the outside of each slice of bread. Spread basil pesto on the inside of each slice of bread. Place the provolaone cheese slices on top of one piece of bread. Top with the other slice of bread. Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese on the outside of one side of the sandwich.

Step 3

Place the sandwich, cheese side down, on the hot pan. Grill for 2 minutes or until Parmesan cheese is crusted and golden brown.

Step 4

Sprinkle the rest of the Parmesan cheese on the outside of the other side of the sandwich. Cook until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2 more minutes.