Havarti Tomato and Arugula Pesto Grilled Cheese

Name: Havarti Tomato and Arugula Pesto Grilled Cheese
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup packed rocket leaves, stems removed; ¼ cup walnuts halves; 2 cloves peeled garlic; ¼ tsp kosher salt; ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 slices country bread; 1½ tbsp softened unsalted butter; 1 tbsp rocket; 2 thick slices of fresh tomatoes; 1 slice havarti cheese

20 min

The Tomato and Arugula Pesto Grilled Cheese is a tasty sandwich for lunch or dinner time. The homemade pesto paired with Arla® Havarti sliced cheese is a major upgrade for your grilled cheese.

Instructions

1. To make the pesto: In a food processor fitted with a blade attachment, combine the arugula, walnuts, garlic and Parmesan cheese. Pulse twice to combine. Pulse a few more times while pouring the olive oil down the feed tube. This makes about half a cup of pesto. Whatever is not used for the sandwich can be stored in the refrigerator for future use. 2. Place the two slices of bread side-by-side and spread the top of one with ½ tablespoon of butter. On the second slice, spread arugula pesto and top it with two tomato slices and 1 slice of Arla® Havarti sliced cheese. Close sandwich with the buttered bread slice, butter side up. 3. Add the remaining butter in a nonstick skillet and place over medium heat. As it melts, swirl butter so it coats the bottom of the pan. Place sandwich in skillet, with non-buttered bread side down and cook until the bread is toasted and golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the sandwich and cook the buttered side for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet, slice and serve. (Note: Also try this recipe with Arla® Gouda sliced cheese, with Pesto)

Ingredients

Pesto Ingredients

Packed rocket leaves, stems removed	1 cup
Walnuts halves	¼ cup
Peeled garlic	2 cloves
Kosher salt	¼ tsp
Freshly grated parmesan cheese	¼ cup
Olive oil	¼ cup

Sandwich Ingredients

Country bread	2 slices
Softened unsalted butter	1½ tbsp
Rocket	1 tbsp
Thick slices of fresh tomatoes	2
Havarti cheese	1 slice

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