Best Pesto Crusted Grilled Cheese Recipes

PARMESAN CRUSTED PESTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH image

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 slices ciabatta or French bread
1 tablespoon soft butter, for brushing the bread
2 slices mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. 2. Butter the outside of each slice of bread. Spread basil pesto on the inside of each slice of bread. Place the mozzarella 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. 3. Place the sandwich, cheese side down, on the hot pan. Grill for 2 minutes or until Parmesan cheese is crusted and golden brown. 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. Serve immediately.

Pesto-Crusted Grilled Cheese image

Provided by Juenessa

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons jarred pesto sauce
8 sourdough bread, slices
4 slices Fontina cheese, slices*
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
4 slices cheddar cheese

Steps:

Stir together mayonnaise and pesto sauce. (**Note: the pesto is a little salty--some might like it that way. However, I would suggest using between 1 and 2 tablespoons of pesto and see how you like it!).
Spread evenly on 1 side of each sourdough bread slice.
Place 4 bread slices, pesto sides down, on wax paper.
Layer 4 bread slices on wax paper each with 1 fontina cheese slice, bell peppers, and 1 Cheddar cheese slice; top with remaining bread slices, pesto sides up.
Cook sandwiches, in batches, on a hot griddle or in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, gently pressing with a spatula, 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese melts.
*Provolone or mozzarella cheese slices may be substituted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4522, Fat 70.9, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 67, Sodium 11055.6, Carbohydrate 806, Fiber 47.1, Sugar 5.5, Protein 150.2