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Pesto grilled cheese cut in half and stacked
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Pesto Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese is a comfort food staple, and adding a simple ingredient with bold flavor, like pesto is the perfect way to spice up a simple dish.
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled Cheese, Pesto
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 628kcal
Author: Jordan

Ingredients

  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 3 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Filippo Berio Classic Pesto
  • 1 avocado, mashed

Instructions

  • Heat a medium sized non-stick pan with 1 tbsp butter and olive oil on medium-high heat.
  • Butter the outside of each slice of bread. Spread the pesto on the inside of each slice. Spread avocado over the pesto and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Carefully place the sandwiches on the pan and cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown, repeat on the other side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1021mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 11.9mg | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 12.2mg
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