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Home » Dinner » Italian » Parmesan Crusted Pesto Grilled Cheese

Parmesan Crusted Pesto Grilled Cheese

Created: May 7, 2012 Updated: August 24, 2022 by Lyuba Brooke 27 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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Who said that grilled cheese can’t be special? Of course it can be special, if you add homemade pesto, mozzarella cheese and cover it in Parmesan cheese!

Parmesan Crusted Pesto Grilled Cheese cut in half on a white plate
 
Well, its the 7th and you know what that means!! MoMs CrAzY CoOkInG ChAlLeNgE time!! April was a National Grilled Cheese month, I guess that’s why Tina chose this particular item for the challenge.
 
I went looking for the right grilled cheese on Pinterest. It took me a whole 2 minutes to find one to fall in love! This grilled cheese is from Two Peas and Their Pod. The second I saw it, I knew it was the one! I also just made a fresh batch of Pesto. It was meant to be!

Ingredients:
2 slices of marble rye bread (my absolute favorite bread)
1 tablespoon soft butter, for spreading
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (I completely forgot to buy fresh mozzarella)
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Butter each slice of bread on one side.

two pieces of pumpernickel bread buttered on one side on a cutting board

2. Spread basil pesto on the inside of each slice of bread.

two pieces of pumpernickel bread with pesto on one side on a cutting board

3. Place the mozzarella cheese slices on top. Top with the other slice of bread. Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese on the top of the sandwich.

sandwich with parmesan cheese on the top of it on a cutting board

4. Place the sandwich, Parmesan side down on a preheated, non-stick pan. Top off with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Set heat on medium.

sandwich with parmesan cheese on the top of it in a frying pan

5.  Grill for about 2 minutes on each side, until cheese is golden brown.

cooked sandwich with parmesan cheese on the top of it in a frying pan

Enjoy!!!

grilled cheese cut in half on a white plate with a tomato in the background

 

* I am linking this recipe to   THESE GREAT PARTIES, in my party tab. Why don’t you visit the wonderful hosts and link some of your own projects!?

grilled cheese cut in half on a white plate with a tomato in the background

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ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Filed Under: Italian, Lunch, Sandwich

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    May 12, 2012 at 3:42 am

    I love this!!!

    Jen #40

    Reply
  2. Diane says

    May 11, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    OMG! I’m definitely making these! In fact, these will be added to my camping menu for this summer! My family and friends are going to love these! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Miz Helen says

    May 11, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    I just love your sandwich! Hope you have a Very Special Week End and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.Come Back Soon!Miz Helen

    Reply
  4. Lady Behind The Curtain says

    May 11, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your Grilled Cheese Sandwich is being featured today on a special “grilled cheese sandwich” round up!
    http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/?p=29199
    Thank you for sharing your recipe with us at Cast Party Wednesday #40! —Sheryl—

    Reply
  5. Bev says

    May 11, 2012 at 10:51 am

    That looks so yummy!

    Reply
  6. Claiming Our Space says

    May 11, 2012 at 2:12 am

    These sound so good! I have some pesto in my freezer just begging to be turned into a sadwich! I would love it if you would share this on Tout It Tuesday. http://www.claimingourspace.com/2012/05/tout-it-tuesday-5.html

    Reply
  7. Christine @ Park House Love says

    May 10, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    YUM!! I need to try this…I’m a lover of grilled cheese in all its forms and I get excited every time I find a new version to try.

    Reply
  8. Recipes We Love says

    May 10, 2012 at 2:30 am

    Your sandwich looked delicious! found you on something swanky!
    Amber
    recipeswelove.net

    Reply
  9. Alyssa says

    May 9, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    This sandwich looks great! I love the addition of the pesto to the grilled cheese sandwich. Stopping by from CCC #9.

    Reply
  10. Miz Helen says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:05 am

    What a great combination for a Grilled Cheese, it looks delicious!

    Reply
  11. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    May 9, 2012 at 2:12 am

    Nice choice! Thanks for saring at Must Try Monday!

    Reply
  12. Carrie says

    May 9, 2012 at 1:53 am

    Yum! I love how you put it on rye bread-very interesting! Thanks for sharing with us at Kids in the Kitchen. Hope you will link up with us and join us each Tuesday. Blessings! Carrie @ younglivingoillady.com

    Reply
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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read More.

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