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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981k Calories
27g Protein
84g Total Fat
32g Carbs
30% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
981k
49%

Fat
84g
130%

  Saturated Fat
19g
121%

Carbohydrates
32g
11%

  Sugar
4g
5%

Cholesterol
43mg
14%

Sodium
1220mg
53%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
27g
55%

Vitamin K
145µg
138%

Manganese
2mg
123%

Calcium
709mg
71%

Vitamin E
9mg
65%

Phosphorus
560mg
56%

Selenium
27µg
40%

Vitamin A
1801IU
36%

Magnesium
105mg
26%

Zinc
3mg
26%

Iron
4mg
24%

Vitamin B2
0.41mg
24%

Vitamin B1
0.35mg
24%

Vitamin B3
4mg
22%

Copper
0.43mg
21%

Folate
75µg
19%

Vitamin B12
0.85µg
14%

Fiber
3g
14%

Potassium
355mg
10%

Vitamin B6
0.18mg
9%

Vitamin B5
0.87mg
9%

Vitamin C
5mg
6%

Vitamin D
0.32µg
2%

covered percent of daily need
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