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Zaatar Pesto Bagel Grilled Cheese

Za'atar Pesto Bagel Grilled Cheese

Amy Kritzer
Grilled Cheese and cool and all, but Za'atar Pesto Bagel Grilled Cheese is NEXT LEVEL.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Jewish
Servings 1 sandwich

Ingredients
  

  • For Za'atar Pesto:
  • 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 packed cup cilantro leaves and stems
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon za'atar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • For Grilled Cheese:
  • 1 Everything Bagel
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite
  • 2 tablespoons Za'atar Pesto

Instructions
 

  • First, make the pesto.
  • Add the basil, cilantro, Parma, walnuts and garlic to a food processor and pulse just until combined. Add lemon juice and za'atar and pulse to combine. Then drizzle in olive oil until a paste forms. You can store this in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Now, grilled cheese time! Slice your bagel in half and schmear mayonnaise on the inside.
  • Heat a large pan over medium-low heat and add one half of the bagel, mayo side down. Then carefully top with cheese, and spoon on pesto, avoiding the hole. Top with the other bagel half, gently pushing down, cover with a top, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the cheese starts to melt and the bottom is nice and brown.
  • Carefully flip with a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cheese is melty and bubbly and you can't wait anymore you must eat the grilled cheese!
  • Eat immediately. Duh.
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