Foryoueats: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Foryoueats: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

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This grilled cheese sandwich recipe is elevated with a flavorful sun-dried tomato pesto. The pesto is made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, pine nuts, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, creating...

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Ingredients

  • For the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (makes 1-1/2 cups):
  • 1 (8.5-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • For the Grilled Cheese Sandwiches:
  • 8 slices Italian bread
  • 4 tablespoons softened butter
  • 8 oz Fontina or Gruyere (or any good melting cheese), sliced or grated
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomato pesto

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