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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (269g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

2 tablespoons pesto sauce

Calories 569
Calories from Fat 178 (31%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 19.8g 30%
Saturated Fat 10.6g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 6.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 50mg 16%
Sodium 2443mg 101%
Potassium 390mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 72.6g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g 19%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 24.7g 49%

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Pesto Grilled Cheese

Recipe #345290 | 25 min | 10 min prep | add private note

By: Amy (Chef #1096702)
Dec 25, 2008

Great flavor of grilled cheese with a little pesto and roasted red pepper inside. Delicious and easy!

SERVES 4 , 4 sandwiches (change servings and units)

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Directions

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    Spread pesto evenly on each slice of bread. Layer 4 slices of bread with 1 slice fontina cheese, cheddar cheese, and peppers. Top with remaining bread, pesto side down. Cook sandwiches in batches on hot griddle or non-stick skillet until golden brown on each side.

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From: PaulaG

On Mar 24, 2009

A delicious, grown-up grilled cheese sandwich. I used Golden Sesame Braid for the bread and a sharp cheddar cheese paired with a lite swiss. The pesto adds a delicious twist. Made for PAC Spring 2009

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