Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese with Basil Pesto
Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese with Basil Pesto might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 1044 calories, 32g of protein, and 89g of fat. This recipe serves 2. For $4.0 per serving, this recipe covers 33% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Plenty of people made this recipe, and 339 would say it hit the spot. A mixture of salt and pepper, provolone cheese, parmesan cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes. It is brought to you by Mother Thyme. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 93%, which is great. Similar recipes include Parmesan Crusted Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Pesto-Parmesan Crusted Grilled Chicken, and Parmesan-Crusted Grilled Cheese.
Servings: 2
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
4 slices fresh bakery Italian bread
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1-2 large garlic cloves
1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup walnuts or pine nuts
4 slices provolone cheese (or if you prefer mozzarella or cheddar)
Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment:
cutting board
panini press
frying pan
food processor
Cooking instruction summary:
Spray non-stick cooking spray on panini maker or non-stick skillet and preheat over medium heat. Lay out bread slices on a large platter, cutting board or plate. Spray, butter or brush each side of the bread. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and a dash of salt and pepper on each slice. Place two slices of cheese and place on one slice of prepared bread. Top with remaining slice. Place on preheated panini or skillet and cook until bread is toasted and cheese is melted. Sprinkle top with a little more Parmesan cheese. Serve warm with a side of basil pesto.Combine the basil, garlic, cheese, pine nuts in your food processor. Stream in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Process to desired consistency. Add more extra virgin olive oil if pesto is thick.
Step by step:
1. Spray non-stick cooking spray on panini maker or non-stick skillet and preheat over medium heat. Lay out bread slices on a large platter, cutting board or plate. Spray, butter or brush each side of the bread. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and a dash of salt and pepper on each slice.
2. Place two slices of cheese and place on one slice of prepared bread. Top with remaining slice.
3. Place on preheated panini or skillet and cook until bread is toasted and cheese is melted. Sprinkle top with a little more Parmesan cheese.
4. Serve warm with a side of basil pesto.
5. Combine the basil, garlic, cheese, pine nuts in your food processor. Stream in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Process to desired consistency.
6. Add more extra virgin olive oil if pesto is thick.
Nutrition Information:
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