Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Name: Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes, Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 8 slices Italian bread; 4 tablespoons prepared pesto; 4 slices provolone cheese; 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese; 5 teaspoons olive oil; Marinara sauce warmed, optional

I made up this recipe for the 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

8 slices Italian bread
4 tablespoons prepared pesto
4 slices provolone cheese
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
5 teaspoons olive oil
Marinara sauce warmed, optional

Directions

Spread four bread slices with pesto. Layer with cheeses; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with oil.
In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Serve with marinara if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich (calculated without marinara): 445 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.

Originally published as Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich in Country Woman June/July 2011

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Cargram

Dec 2, 2015

Haven't tried yet, but will for certain and I think I'll add sliced tomato and use my indoor grill.
annsway1

Oct 6, 2011

These are superb. I love pesto with cheese.
fms8day

Jul 26, 2011

excellent!