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Butternut Squash and Sage Pesto Grilled Cheese cut in half on a cutting board.
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Butternut Squash and Sage Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese is a fun and flavorful twist on a classic!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 626kcal
Author Lindsay Moe

Ingredients

  • 2 slices good quality bread I like the sourdough from a local bakery, or the Market Pantry bread from Target
  • Butternut Squash and Sage Pesto
  • ½ cup shredded Fontina cheese
  • Caramelized onions optional
  • Roasted butternut squash or other winter vegetables optional

Instructions

  • Preheat a panini press to medium-high heat.
  • Lightly oil one side of a piece of bread and spread the other side with a thin layer of pesto. Place the bread on the hot grill oil side down. Top with half the cheese, a small layer of caramelized onions, and a scoop or roasted squash, if using. Top with the remaining cheese. Spread the remaining slice of bread with another thin layer of pesto and place pesto side down on the sandwich. Lightly oil the top of the sandwich and close the top of the panini press. Allow to cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasty, about five minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 626kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1184mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Calcium: 419mg | Iron: 4.6mg