Pesto-Crusted Grilled Cheese

Vegetarian
Health score
18%
Pesto-Crusted Grilled Cheese
21 min.
4
745kcal

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If you’re looking to elevate your grilled cheese game, look no further than our Pesto-Crusted Grilled Cheese! This delightful dish combines rich flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for lunch or dinner. Imagine biting into perfectly golden, crispy sourdough bread, only to find a gooey melting center of cheddar and fontina cheeses, complemented by the bright and aromatic notes of jarred pesto and roasted red bell peppers.

This vegetarian delight not only pleases your palate but also nourishes the body with a satisfying caloric blend, boasting 745 kcal per serving. It’s a hearty choice that will leave you feeling full and happy. Whether you’re indulging in this sandwich as a quick lunch or serving it as a cozy dinner, the combination of creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet toppings wrapped in crunchy bread is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Preparing this meal is incredibly simple, taking just 21 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal recipe for busy weekdays or leisurely weekends. And don’t worry about the mess; with a few simple tools like a frying pan and spatula, you’ll be on your way to enjoying this mouthwatering creation in no time. So gather your ingredients and get ready to savor the ultimate grilled cheese experience!

Ingredients

  • oz cheddar cheese 
  • oz fontina 
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
  • tablespoons pesto sauce jarred
  • 12 oz roasted bell peppers red drained chopped
  • slices sourdough bread 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • wax paper
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Stir together mayonnaise and pesto sauce.
  2. Spread evenly on 1 side of each sourdough bread slice.
  3. Place 4 bread slices, pesto sides down, on wax paper.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. *Provolone or mozzarella cheese slices may be substituted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories745kcal
Protein15.44%
Fat46.32%
Carbs38.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.13
Glycemic Load
51.57
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.068695565929%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:745.37kcal
37.27%
Fat:38.55g
59.3%
Saturated Fat:14.27g
89.16%
Carbohydrates:71.59g
23.86%
Net Carbohydrates:67.63g
24.59%
Sugar:6.79g
7.55%
Cholesterol:69.68mg
23.22%
Sodium:2535.74mg
110.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.91g
57.81%
Selenium:49.43µg
70.61%
Vitamin B1:0.95mg
63.07%
Vitamin C:39.55mg
47.94%
Calcium:471.35mg
47.14%
Folate:179.64µg
44.91%
Vitamin B2:0.76mg
44.62%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.75%
Phosphorus:383.26mg
38.33%
Vitamin B3:6.69mg
33.47%
Iron:5.88mg
32.66%
Vitamin K:32.74µg
31.18%
Zinc:3.54mg
23.63%
Vitamin A:1148.48IU
22.97%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.65%
Copper:0.33mg
16.26%
Fiber:3.96g
15.83%
Magnesium:62.13mg
15.53%
Vitamin B12:0.8µg
13.32%
Potassium:317.64mg
9.08%
Vitamin E:1.17mg
7.8%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.31%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.52%
Source:My Recipes