Parmesan Crusted Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Total Time
15 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Rating
4.5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
1 sandwich
- 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
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Preparation
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 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.
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. 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.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
A grilled cheese sandwich with cheese in the middle and on the outside is all kinds of awesome! And the basil pesto gives the sandwich loads of flavor.
Store-bought pesto is fine to use if you don't have homemade pesto available.
