Italian Grilled Cheese Sammies

Basil pesto, fresh mozzarella and thinly sliced tomatoes sandwiched in between slices of bread and grilled!

Course Mains & Entrees

Cuisine American-Italian

Keyword grilled cheese, pesto, provolone, sandwiches

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Additional Time 2

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 427

Author Laurie McNamara

4 slices pumpernickel bread
4 slices provolone cheese
1 roma tomato sliced thin
2 large cremini mushrooms sliced thin
2 tablespoons basil pesto homemade or store bought (one tablespoon per sandwich)
2 tablespoons salted butter softened

Butter one side of each slice of bread.
Lay butter side down onto a preheated pan over medium/medium low.
Layer with first with; a slice of cheese, tomato, mushroom, and pesto, the second slice of provolone and second slice of bread (butter side up).
Cover with lid for a minute or two.
Flip and repeat with the lid until both sides are crispy to touch!