Best Pesto Grilled Cheese Recipes

PESTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread one side of a slice of bread with butter, and place it, buttered side down, into a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Spread the top of the bread slice in the skillet with half the pesto sauce, and place a slice of provolone cheese, the tomato slices, and the slice of American cheese onto the pesto.
• Spread remaining pesto sauce on one side of the second slice of bread, and place the bread slice, pesto side down, onto the sandwich. Butter the top side of the sandwich.
• Gently fry the sandwich, flipping once, until both sides of the bread are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.

GRILLED FRENCH BREAD PIZZA WITH MUSHROOM PESTO AND FONTINA CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the porcini mushrooms in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit until softened, 30 minutes.
• Heat the grill to high.
• Brush the cremini or white button mushroom caps with the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the mushrooms on the grill, cap side down and grill until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the caps over and continue grilling until the mushrooms are cooked through, about 5 minutes longer. Remove from the grill, let cool slightly then coarsely chop.
• Remove the porcinis from the soaking liquid and place in the bowl of a food processor with a few tablespoons of the soaking liquid. Add cremini mushrooms, garlic pulp, walnuts, parsley and thyme in a food processor and process until finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly add 1/2 cup of the olive oil and process until smooth. Add 1/4 cup of the Romano cheese and pulse a few times to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper.
• Brush the bread on the cut side with the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Evenly spread the pesto over the cut side of each half of bread. Top the pesto with the fontina cheese, return to the grill, cheese side up, close the cover of the grill and cook until the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the grill and sprinkle with the remaining Romano.

TOMATO SWEET POTATO BISQUE WITH PESTO GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place the sweet potato on a baking sheet and bake until soft, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool, then peel it.
• Meanwhile, heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat until just hot. Add the carrots, celery, onion and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions just turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme and bay leaf and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are nice and brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes with their juices and cayenne, then stir in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer until the carrots are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Add the roasted sweet potato.
• Using a blender, puree the soup until silky smooth. Return the soup to the skillet and heat on low. Stir in the cream. For a thinner soup, stir in more broth. Season to taste and serve hot with the micro basil and Croutons.
• To the bowl of a food processor, add the basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, lemon zest and salt. Pulse until the mixture forms a chunky paste, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl occasionally. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady stream. Keep processing until the desired consistency is reached, pulsing less for a more coarse pesto and more for a smooth one. Season to taste.
• To make the sandwiches: Spread some pesto on 1 side of 2 slices of bread. Arrange a slice of Cheddar over the pesto on 1 slice of bread. Sandwich with the other slice of the bread, pesto-side down. Repeat with remaining pesto, bread and Cheddar.
• Mix the butter and mayo together in a small bowl. Spread a generous layer on both sides of each sandwich.
• Place the sandwich in a nonstick skillet and turn the heat to medium-low. Cook, turning occasionally, until the bread is nice and toasty and golden brown, the cheese is melty and the sandwich is heated through. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. Cut into croutons.

GRILLED PESTO MARINATED SKIRT STEAK WITH BLUE CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• Soak 15 wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes. Heat the grill.
• Thread the meat onto skewers, season with salt and pepper, and coat with the pesto. Grill to desired doneness. You can also cook the meat to medium rare then finish it off in the oven just before the party.
• In a small pan over medium-low heat, cook the butter, thyme, and garlic until the garlic is soft, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to let the garlic brown. Add the cream, raise the heat to medium, and bring the cream to a simmer. Cook until the cream is reduced by 1/3. Lower the heat to maintain a slow simmer. Add the cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the pepper and pour into a fondue pot set over low heat.

PESTO-ALFREDO CHEESE TORTELLINI W/ GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Grill chicken breasts til done, julienne, cover and set aside.
• In saute pan, melt butter with olive oil and cook garlic, mushrooms and bell pepper til tender.
• Meanwhile, cook tortellini til done, drain.
• Stir in alfredo sauce, pesto sauce, chicken, tortellini, artichoke hearts, chopped tomato and black olives into mushroom mixture gently til mixed.
• Heat over low heat til heated through.
• Pour onto serving platter.
• Top with fresh grated parmesan cheese.
• Garnish top with fresh chopped basil or parsley.
• *If you prefer it extra saucy, double the alfredo and pesto sauce amounts.

PESTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread four slices of bread with pesto. Layer with cheese and tomato; top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches. , In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

GRILLED LAMB LOIN CHOP WITH ROASTED MUSTARD/SAGE SWEET POTATOES, MEXICAN MINT MARIGOLD PESTO AND WARM GOAT CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Sweet Potatoes:
• Preheat the oven to 365 degrees F.
• Combine the first 6 ingredients. Toss with the sweet potatoes. Place the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a sprayed baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until beginning to brown.
• Pesto:
• Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree.
• Goat Cheese Sauce:
• Combine the goat cheese and half-and-half in a small saucepan and heat over low heat until goat cheese is melted and sauce is warm.
• Lamb:
• Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
• Season the lamb with the salt and pepper. Grill to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium rare.
• To serve, divide the sweet potatoes onto 4 plates, loosely stacking them towards the center. Position a lamb chop on each stack. Drizzle pesto around the potatoes. Spoon goat cheese sauce over lamb.

GRILLED PESTO BREADSTICKS WITH GOAT CHEESE-PESTO SPREAD

Steps:

• Purée goat cheese in processor.Mix in 7 ounces pesto. Transfer to medium bowl.(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving)
• Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat). Halve each bread piece lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 1 1/4-inch-wide strips. Combine 7 ounces pesto and oil in small bowl. Brush bread with pesto mixture. Grill until brown, about 45 seconds per side. Serve with cheese spread.

PLEASING GOURMET GRILLED PESTO CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Spread butter over one side of the bread slices and pesto sauce over the other side.
• Place bread, butter side-down on the preheated grill. Place Muenster cheese on 1 slice. Top with spinach and basil. Add provolone cheese. Cover with the other slice of bread, pesto side-down.
• Grill until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Slice on the diagonal and serve warm.

GARLIC AND DILL PESTO GRILLED CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the pesto: Add the dill, parsley, garlic, walnuts, salt, and lemon juice to a high-powered blender or food processor and pulse, scraping down the sides as needed, until roughly chopped.
• Turn the blender or food processor on medium speed and slowly pour in the olive oil, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed. Blend for 1-2 minutes, until the pesto is smooth. The pesto will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Make the grilled cheese: Spread one side of each slice of bread with ½ tablespoon butter, then spread ½ teaspoon pesto on top of the butter on each slice.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the pan, then spread with ¼ cup (10 g) pesto and top with the Cabot Garlic and Dill Cheddar Cheese. Cover with the other slice of bread, buttered side up.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the bottom slice of bread is golden brown, then use a spatula to flip the sandwich and and cook for 3-5 minutes on the other side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted. Remove from the pan and let rest for 1 minute before slicing.
• Sprinkle with the dill and serve.
• Enjoy!

PARMESAN CRUSTED PESTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

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.

GRILLED PESTO-CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 18x18-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil. Cut loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Spread each half with pesto. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Place bread, cheese sides together, on foil; wrap securely using double fold seals, allowing room for heat expansion.
• When grill is heated, place wrapped bread on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals; cover grill. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, rotating and turning over occasionally, until bread is warm and cheese is melted.
• Carefully unwrap bread to allow steam to escape. Separate loaf into 2 halves; cut each into 6 pieces. Serve immediately.

GRILLED PESTO BREADSTICKS WITH GOAT CHEESE PESTO SPREAD

Steps:

• Puree goat cheese in processor. Mix in 7 ounces pesto. Transfer to medium bowl. (Can be made one day ahead, bring to room temperature before serving). Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Halve each bread piece lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 1 1/4 inch wide strips. Combine 7 ounces pesto and oil in small bowl. Brush bread with pesto mixture. Grill until brow, about 45 seconds per side. Serve with cheese spread.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PESTO, PEPPERS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Butterfly chicken and then pound between waxed paper so that chicken is even but not too thin. Spread approx. 2 teaspoons or so of pesto over entire chicken breast, to form a thin layer. Place roasted red pepper strips on one side of chicken, about 4-6 slices, depending upon thickness of slices, to cover one half of chicken breast. Crumble approx. 1 tablespoon goat cheese over peppers. Fold the chicken over the peppers and cheeses like a book. Seal sides together with 4 toothpicks, to keep filling sealed in, creating a packet. Brush chicken packet all over with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over med. high heat until lightly golden, turning once. Be careful of over cooking; it cooks quickly due to thinness of chicken. Remove to plate and serve with remaining red peppers on the side.

GRILLED BELL PEPPERS STUFFED WITH BASIL PESTO, BOCCOCINI CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to 375 degrees F.
• Scrape out the cores and seeds from the peppers.
• Brush olive oil inside peppers and season cavity with salt and pepper.
• Add a few slices of garlic to each pepper cavity and place on grill (cavity side up) until charred (approximately 3 minutes).
• Add a spoonful of pesto to each of the peppers and slices of Boccocini cheese.
• Continue to cook peppers until cheese in melted (approximately 3 minutes).
• Serve right away.

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH ROBIOLA CHEESE AND PESTO

Steps:

• Sprinkle the cut sides of the eggplants with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Place cut side down on paper towels and let drain for 1 hour. Rinse and pat dry.
• Meanwhile, place the basil, garlic, pine nuts, 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a food processor and process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the cheese and pulse just until combined. The mixture can be made ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving.
• Start a charcoal grill. Brush the vegetables on both sides with the remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with thyme. Grill the vegetables until crisp-tender. Mound the cheese mixture in the center of a platter and surround with the grilled vegetables. Serve.

PESTO-CRUSTED GRILLED 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.

PESTO GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Spread pesto evenly on each slice of bread. Layer 4 slices of bread with 1 slice fontina cheese, cheddar cheese, and peppers. Top with remaining bread, pesto side down. Cook sandwiches in batches on hot griddle or non-stick skillet until golden brown on each side.