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Sundried Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This is another indulgent, adult grilled cheese sandwich recipe. I have substituted brie, swiss, and monterey jack cheese for the mozzarella. It all depends upon what I have in the house or what I am craving. This is a simple recipe that is especially good served with a tossed salad or a cup of soup. These sandwiches are even good enough to serve to guests!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons sun dried tomato pesto
- 1 slice mozzarella cheese
- 1 handful basil leaves
- 2 slices bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
Directions
- Assemble sandwich and grill until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side.
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes (without the oil they are packed in)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons parmigiano reggiano grated cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or oil from sun dried tomatoes)
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Place everything into a food processor and puree.
Spinach Pesto Grilled Cheese
There is something to be said for a good grilled cheese sandwich. We all probably grew up eating the traditional white or wheat bread with melted American or Velveta cheese on it…and there is nothing wrong with the traditional grilled cheese. But there are all kinds of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches that will make your mouth water. This Spinach Pesto Grilled Cheese sandwich is good enough to serve at a party. Give it a try, I'll bet some of your grilled cheese eating occasions will include this Spinach Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons spinach pesto
- 1/4 cup graviera or gruyere (grated)
- 2 slices bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
Directions
- Assemble sandwich and grill until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side