Cheddar, Manchego and Sundried Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese

Health score
11%
Cheddar, Manchego and Sundried Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese
25 min.
4
710kcal

Suggestions


Craving a grilled cheese that's anything but ordinary? Get ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with this Cheddar, Manchego and Sundried Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese! Forget the same-old, same-old – this isn't your childhood grilled cheese, it's a sophisticated upgrade bursting with flavor.

Imagine biting into perfectly toasted, rustic sourdough, yielding to a molten blend of sharp cheddar and nutty manchego. That cheesy dream gets a vibrant kick from a generous layer of sun-dried tomato pesto. The sweetness of the tomatoes combined with the savory pesto is the perfect counterpoint to the rich cheeses.

Ready in just 25 minutes and clocking in at a satisfying 710 calories per serving, this grilled cheese is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch that feels special. It's hearty enough to satisfy, but also offers a sophisticated flavor profile. We are talking about next-level textures and tastes here! Grab your grill and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter at room temperature
  • 0.3 pound manchego cheese shredded
  • slices rustic sourdough bread sliced
  • 0.3 pound sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • tablespoons pesto rosso 

Equipment

  • grill

Directions

  1. Spread butter on two slices of bread to flavor the outside of the sandwich. Flip over both bread slices and spread sundried tomato pesto on the inside of each. Top one slice of bread, on the pesto side, with 1/4 of the cheddar-manchego mix. Close the sandwich with the other bread slice, buttered side up.Grill two panini at a time, with the lid closed, until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted, 4 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories710kcal
Protein15.83%
Fat45.16%
Carbs39.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.38
Glycemic Load
51.4
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
21.209565248178%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:709.98kcal
35.5%
Fat:35.65g
54.85%
Saturated Fat:20.76g
129.77%
Carbohydrates:69.31g
23.1%
Net Carbohydrates:66.01g
24%
Sugar:7.22g
8.02%
Cholesterol:89.98mg
29.99%
Sodium:1355.92mg
58.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.12g
56.23%
Selenium:44.77µg
63.96%
Vitamin B1:0.92mg
61.18%
Calcium:588.21mg
58.82%
Folate:163.81µg
40.95%
Vitamin B2:0.68mg
39.78%
Manganese:0.67mg
33.68%
Vitamin B3:6.19mg
30.95%
Iron:5.23mg
29.04%
Phosphorus:267.6mg
26.76%
Vitamin A:886.59IU
17.73%
Zinc:2.38mg
15.89%
Fiber:3.3g
13.18%
Magnesium:48.89mg
12.22%
Copper:0.2mg
10.2%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.85%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.6%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.41%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.37%
Potassium:174.95mg
5%
Vitamin K:2.56µg
2.43%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%