Best Grilled Pesto Breadsticks With Goat Cheese Pesto Spread Recipes

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PESTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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I first had this sandwich at a small restaurant and immediately went home to duplicate the recipe. I've been making my grilled cheese sandwiches this way ever since!

Provided by RASSA2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon softened butter, divided
1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce, divided
1 slice provolone cheese
2 slices tomato
1 slice American cheese

Steps:

  • Spread one side of a slice of bread with butter, and place it, buttered side down, into a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Spread the top of the bread slice in the skillet with half the pesto sauce, and place a slice of provolone cheese, the tomato slices, and the slice of American cheese onto the pesto.
  • Spread remaining pesto sauce on one side of the second slice of bread, and place the bread slice, pesto side down, onto the sandwich. Butter the top side of the sandwich.
  • Gently fry the sandwich, flipping once, until both sides of the bread are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 1107.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

PESTO BREADSTICKS



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Our Test Kitchen created these savory breadsticks flavored with garlic pepper and pesto. Whether you serve them with soup, salad or even a pasta supper, these cute twists add fun to any menu.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated breadsticks
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Unroll and separate breadsticks; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Combine pesto and garlic pepper; brush over breadsticks. Twist each breadstick three times. , Brush with butter; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRILLED PESTO BREADSTICKS WITH GOAT CHEESE-PESTO SPREAD



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Categories     Herb     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

11 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), room temperature
2 7-ounce containers prepared pesto
1 1-pound French bread baguette, cut into 6-inch lengths
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Purée goat cheese in processor.Mix in 7 ounces pesto. Transfer to medium bowl.(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving)
  • Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat). Halve each bread piece lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 1 1/4-inch-wide strips. Combine 7 ounces pesto and oil in small bowl. Brush bread with pesto mixture. Grill until brown, about 45 seconds per side. Serve with cheese spread.

PESTO GOAT CHEESE SPREAD



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This is a popular spread around our house, but we're big fans of goat cheese, and of course, we love pesto!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces goat cheese, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (7 ounce) jar basil pesto, drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients together until smooth.
  • Chill before using.
  • Serve with crackers, if desired.

GRILLED PESTO BREADSTICKS WITH GOAT CHEESE PESTO SPREAD



GRILLED PESTO BREADSTICKS WITH GOAT CHEESE PESTO SPREAD image

Categories     Bread     Cheese     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

-11 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet) room temperature
-two 7 ounce containers prepared pesto
-one 1 lb french bread baguette, or country loaf cut into 6 inch lengths
-1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Puree goat cheese in processor. Mix in 7 ounces pesto. Transfer to medium bowl. (Can be made one day ahead, bring to room temperature before serving). Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Halve each bread piece lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 1 1/4 inch wide strips. Combine 7 ounces pesto and oil in small bowl. Brush bread with pesto mixture. Grill until brow, about 45 seconds per side. Serve with cheese spread.

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