Best 2 Pleasing Gourmet Grilled Pesto Cheese Sandwiches Recipes

Indulge in a culinary delight with our exquisite Grilled Pesto Cheese Sandwiches, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This gourmet sandwich features a harmonious blend of pesto, cheese, and grilled vegetables, all sandwiched between two slices of toasted bread. Our recipe collection offers a variety of options to suit your preferences, including a classic pesto cheese sandwich, a veggie-packed pesto grilled vegetable sandwich, and a tantalizing pesto chicken sandwich. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making these sandwiches ideal for a quick and satisfying lunch, a light dinner, or a delightful snack.

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PESTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

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I first had this sandwich at a small restaurant and immediately went home to duplicate the recipe. I've been making my grilled cheese sandwiches this way ever since!

Provided by RASSA2

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon softened butter, divided
1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce, divided
1 slice provolone cheese
2 slices tomato
1 slice American cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 1107.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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.

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Choose a pesto that you enjoy the taste of.
If you don't have a grill, you can cook the sandwiches in a panini press or on a stovetop.
Serve the sandwiches immediately.

Conclusion:

Pleasing Gourmet Grilled Pesto Cheese Sandwiches are a quick and easy meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. They're also a great way to use up leftover pesto. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sandwich that's both delicious and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!