Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
I made up this recipe for students in the foods and nutrition class I teach. The kids like it so much, they often go home and fix it for their families. —Beth Hiott, York, South Carolina
Ingredients
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8 slices Italian bread
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4 tablespoons prepared pesto
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4 slices provolone cheese
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4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
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5 teaspoons olive oil
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Marinara sauce, warmed, optional
Directions
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1.
Spread 4 bread slices with pesto. Layer with cheeses; top with remaining bread. Brush outsides of sandwiches with oil.
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2.
Using a large cast-iron skillet or electric griddle, toast sandwiches over medium heat until cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes on each side. If desired, serve with marinara.
Nutrition Facts
1 sandwich: 445 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
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