If you’re a fan of grilled cheese and want to take it to the next level, this Brie Pesto Grilled Cheese is the perfect upgrade. Featuring creamy, melty Brie cheese, fragrant basil pesto, and sweet-tangy sun-dried peppers, this sandwich brings bold flavors and a gourmet touch to a comfort classic. Whether you’re enjoying it for lunch, dinner, or as an indulgent snack, this grilled cheese is sure to impress with its rich and satisfying flavors.
Ingredients:
- 4 slices sturdy bread (such as ciabatta)
- 2 tablespoons soft butter (for brushing the bread)
- 4 tablespoons DeLallo basil pesto
- 5 ounces Brie cheese, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup DeLallo Sweet and Tangy Sun-Dried Peppers (drained and chopped) or roasted red peppers
Instructions:
- Prepare the bread: Spread a thin layer of soft butter on one side of each slice of bread. This will help create a golden, crispy crust when grilling.
- Assemble the sandwich: On the unbuttered side of two slices of bread, spread 2 tablespoons of basil pesto per slice. Layer the thinly sliced Brie cheese evenly over the pesto. Top with the chopped sun-dried or roasted red peppers.
- Grill the sandwich: Place the other slice of bread on top of each sandwich, buttered side facing out. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Serve: Once the sandwiches are grilled to perfection, remove them from the skillet. Slice them in half and serve immediately while the cheese is still melty and warm.
Conclusion:
This Brie Pesto Grilled Cheese combines the rich creaminess of Brie with the fresh herbiness of pesto and the sweet tang of sun-dried peppers, making for a truly gourmet grilled cheese experience. It’s perfect for an elevated lunch or a cozy dinner, and the layers of flavor in each bite are sure to make this a repeat favorite.
Brie Pesto Grilled Cheese: A Gourmet Twist on a Classic Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 slices sturdy bread such as ciabatta
- 2 tablespoons soft butter for brushing the bread
- 4 tablespoons DeLallo basil pesto
- 5 ounces Brie cheese thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup DeLallo Sweet and Tangy Sun-Dried Peppers drained and chopped or roasted red peppers
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Spread a thin layer of soft butter on one side of each slice of bread. This will help create a golden, crispy crust when grilling.
- Assemble the sandwich: On the unbuttered side of two slices of bread, spread 2 tablespoons of basil pesto per slice. Layer the thinly sliced Brie cheese evenly over the pesto. Top with the chopped sun-dried or roasted red peppers.
- Grill the sandwich: Place the other slice of bread on top of each sandwich, buttered side facing out. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Serve: Once the sandwiches are grilled to perfection, remove them from the skillet. Slice them in half and serve immediately while the cheese is still melty and warm.