Parmesan Crusted Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Name: Parmesan Crusted Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 sandwich
Ingredients: 2 slices ciabatta or French bread; 1 tablespoon soft butter; 2 slices mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons basil pesto; 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
1 sandwich
Course
Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Parmesan Crusted Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Iris Warren

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The salty Parmesan crust takes this gourmet pesto grilled cheese sandwich to a whole new level!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 slices ciabatta or French bread
1 tablespoon soft butter for brushing the bread
2 slices mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese I use my Microplane

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Instructions

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
Butter the outside of each slice of bread. Spread basil pesto on the inside of each slice of bread. Place the mozzarella cheese slices on top of one piece of bread. Top with the other slice of bread. Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese on the outside of one side of the sandwich.
Place the sandwich, cheese side down, on the hot pan. Grill for 2 minutes or until Parmesan cheese is crusted and golden brown. Sprinkle the rest of the Parmesan cheese on the outside of the other side of the sandwich. Cook until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2 more minutes. Serve immediately.