PESTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

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Why settle for ordinary grilled cheese when this is so easy to fix? Pair the sandwiches with your favorite soup for a fast, satisfying meal. -Arlene Reagan, Limerick, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 slices walnut-raisin bread
3 to 4 tablespoons prepared pesto
8 slices provolone and mozzarella cheese blend
8 slices tomato
1/4 cup butter, softened

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 29g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.