Name a sandwich that brings back happy memories.
Go on...take a minute. For me, it's grilled cheese sandwiches. I have always love them and my husband loves them too and we even enjoy them for dinner at least once a week.
Today I'm going to share with you a new twist on an old favorite with these Grilled Pesto Panini Sandwiches.
A few years ago my husband gave me a panini grill pan to use on top of the stove; which I love. Since becoming a Pampered Chef Independent Consultant I've discovered Pampered Chef's grill pan!
It's great and it makes the best grilled sandwiches. I love making grilled cheese sandwiches with it and my husband loves these pesto panini sandwiches!
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This is the grill pan I have and I love it. I don't always use the weighted top as I find it does make the sandwiches really flat, but the grill pan is wonderful. It's non-stick and gives great
grill marks on the bread.
Let's Check out the Recipe!
Grilled Pesto Panini Sandwiches
Ingredients
- Bread
- Mozzarella Cheese; sliced
- Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
- Basil Pesto
- Tomatoes
- Butter
Directions
Place the sliced mozzarella cheese on one side of the bread.
Spread the sun dried tomato pesto and basil pesto on the other slices of bread.
Add sliced tomatoes to the sandwiches if desired.
Spread softened butter on the outside of the sandwiches.
Place on a hot grill to cook.
Spread the sun dried tomato and basil pesto on the slices of bread.
Sandwiches ready to go on the grill.
I love the grill marks this panini grill pan makes.
My husband and I loved these pesto panini sandwiches and have had
them a few times for dinner. I usually make them when we're having soup for dinner.
This is the sun dried tomato pesto we used. It's really good.
I'm going to use it again in a recipe for chicken stuffed with
this pesto and mozzarella cheese.
Mary Sue Berry says
Do you use both pestos in the same sandwich or separate sandwiches?
Lois says
No, I used them separately on different sandwiches. Thank you so much for visiting! I hope you try the recipe and come back and let me know how you enjoyed it. 🙂
Easy Peasy Life Matters says
This sounds to die for!! Gotta love a good panini 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Catherine says
Dear Lois, a ham and swiss sandwich is up there as one of my favorites...it brings back great memories of my dad. We would pack a picnic and go fishing and those were always the best days. This pesto panini is just wonderful! I know my daughter would love it too. Just added this to my list! xo, Catherine
Joanne DiPalo says
When I saw your FB update I just had to stop by. I too love grilled cheese sandwiches. Your grilled pesto panini looks and sounds so perfect.