Grilled Cheese with Pecan and Sundried Tomato Spread

Yield: 4 Servings Prep Time: 22 mins

A classic sandwich gets a fresh, nutritious twist on it with this grilled cheese. Add the pecan and sundried tomato spread for a dish the whole family will love.

By The American Pecan Promotion Board

Grilled Cheese with Pecan and Sundried Tomato Spread

Ingredients

1 cup fresh pecan pieces, divided
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, not packed in oil
2 tablespoons olive or pecan oil + additional for frying
8 slices of your favorite sandwich bread
8 ounces sliced extra sharp cheddar cheese, or your favorite cheese

Preparation

Add 1/2 cup pecans to a small food processor and finely chop (this also works in a regular-sized food processor), making sure to stop before it becomes nut butter. Add the sundried tomatoes and 2 tablespoons olive oil and process to a spread. Remove mixture to a small bowl. Makes 6 tablespoons of spread.
Lay bread slices out on a flat surface. Spread 8 slices of bread with an even amount of the pecan and sun dried tomato spread. Top 4 of the bread slices with 1 ounce of cheese; then spread 2 tablespoons of pecans in a single layer on top of the cheese. Then top each of those slices with an additional 1 ounce cheese. Then top with other slice of bread, spread side facing down on top of the cheese.
Heat a large pan over medium heat. While pan is heating brush the top and bottom bread slices of each cheese sandwich with olive oil. Cook two sandwiches at a time for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted and bread is lightly browned. Serve immediately with a big green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories	660	Carbs	29g
Fat	51g	Fiber	6g
Saturated Fat	16g	Protein	22g
Sodium	630mg

Did you know?

With only 4g of carbs per serving, pecans fit into plant-based diets, a keto diet, a Mediterranean diet, and more!

Grilled Cheese with Pecan and Sundried Tomato Spread

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