Sun Dried Tomato Focaccia Grilled Cheese
A decadent twist on a classic grilled cheese using herbed focaccia and a trio of melty cheeses.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so special about upgrading a basic grilled cheese into a gourmet meal. By using sun dried tomato and Parmesan focaccia, you get so much extra flavor in every single bite.
I love making this for a quick dinner when I want comfort food without spending all night in the kitchen. If your pesto is very oily, just dab it with a paper towel before spreading it on the bread to keep your sandwich from getting too greasy.
🧺 Ingredients
- 2 thick slices of sun dried tomato and Parmesan focaccia
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Spread the basil pesto evenly on the inside of both slices of focaccia.
- 2
Layer the mozzarella, provolone, and fontina cheeses onto one slice of the bread.
- 3
Top with the second slice of bread to close the sandwich.
- 4
Butter the outside of the bread on both sides.
- 5
Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- 6
Cook the sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
- 7
Remove from the pan and let it sit for a minute before slicing in half to serve.
💡 Tips
Serve this with a bowl of tomato soup for the ultimate meal. If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge and reheat in a toaster oven to bring back the crisp crust.
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