Pesto-Crusted Grilled Cheese Recipe

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Pesto-Crusted Grilled Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Stir together mayonnaise and pesto sauce. Spread evenly on 1 side of each sourdough bread slice. Place 4 bread slices, pesto sides down, on wax paper.
  2. Layer 4 bread slices on wax paper each with 1 fontina cheese slice, bell peppers, and 1 Cheddar cheese slice; top with remaining bread slices, pesto sides up.
  3. Cook sandwiches, in batches, on a hot griddle or in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, gently pressing with a spatula, 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese melts.
  4. *Provolone or mozzarella cheese slices may be substituted.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2296.23 Kcal (9614 kJ)
Calories from fat 1322.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 146.95g 226%
Cholesterol 292.95mg 98%
Sodium 3595.17mg 150%
Potassium 610.93mg 13%
Total Carbs 150.1g 50%
Sugars 13.68g 55%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Protein 94.61g 189%
Vitamin C 29.6mg 49%
Iron 18.5mg 103%
Calcium 1735.5mg 174%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 374.38 Kcal (1567 kJ)
Calories from fat 215.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.96g 226%
Cholesterol 47.76mg 98%
Sodium 586.15mg 150%
Potassium 99.61mg 13%
Total Carbs 24.47g 50%
Sugars 2.23g 55%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 24%
Protein 15.42g 189%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 49%
Iron 3mg 103%
Calcium 283mg 174%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 57.4
    Points
  • 62
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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