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Pesto Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups

Pesto Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups: 3 Glorious Bites


  • Author: Alexander Knight
  • Total Time: 16 minutes
  • Yield: 8 roll-ups
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy these delightful Pesto Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups, a fun and flavorful twist on a classic grilled cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or a kid-friendly snack, these pinwheels are easy to make and bursting with cheesy pesto goodness.


Ingredients

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  • 8 slices white bread
  • 1/2 cup prepared pesto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted


Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or a grill pan to medium heat.
  2. Trim the crusts off each slice of bread.
  3. Flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin.
  4. Spread a thin layer of pesto over each flattened bread slice.
  5. Sprinkle a mixture of mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the pesto.
  6. Roll up each slice of bread tightly to form a log.
  7. Brush the outside of each roll-up with melted butter.
  8. Grill the roll-ups for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  9. Slice in half if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can use your favorite store-bought or homemade pesto.
  • Feel free to mix up the cheeses to your preference.
  • For an oven-baked version, place roll-ups on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, until golden and cheese is melted.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll-up
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
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