Pesto Tikka Grilled Cheese
The viral Italy-India fusion grilled cheese — a crispy-buttered sourdough sandwich stuffed with Indian paneer tikka and Italian pesto, layered with sharp cheddar, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. The pesto and tikka spices create an umami explosion. One of the most creative viral sandwiches.
- Total
- 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min
Ingredients
Method
Griddle paneer with tikka paste until charred and slightly crispy.
About 5 min
Butter one side of each bread slice.
About 14 min
On the unbuttered side: spread pesto, layer cheddar, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and paneer tikka. Sprinkle chilli flakes. Close sandwich (buttered sides out).
About 14 min
Griddle in a pan over medium heat, pressing gently with a spatula, for 3–4 minutes each side until golden and the cheese is fully melted.
About 14 min
Cut diagonally. Serve immediately — the cheese pull and the tikka-pesto aroma combination is the defining moment.
About 3 min
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 560
- Protein
- 28 g
- Carbs
- 42 g
- Fat
- 32 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 920 mg
Contains: gluten, dairy
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Recipe by Boon Tools.