Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo
Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo pairs gooey provolone with a bright, lime-kissed mix of tomato, onion, and cilantro. The buttery, crisp bread contrasts with the juicy pico for a fresh Tex-Mex twist that’s tangy and satisfying. Serve it for lunch or a casual dinner, especially alongside a warm bowl of tomato soup.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix together.
- 2
Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Arrange the bread, buttered side down, on a work surface. Place one slice of provolone cheese on each bread slice, then spoon pico de gallo onto five of the bread-and-cheese slices. Top each pico de gallo layer with the remaining bread-and-cheese slices, buttered side up.
- 3
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each sandwich in the hot skillet until golden brown and the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Calories 356.5 kcal Moderate
- Protein 15.75 g Good Source
- Carbs 29.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.65 g High
- Saturated Fat 10.55 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 47.63 mg Moderate
- Sodium 598.57 mg High
- Fiber 1.96 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.94 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 404.56 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.27 mg Moderate
- Potassium 248.07 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 75.42 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.25 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, Lime, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 356.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, Lime, Salt & Pepper, Sliced Provolone Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 356.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
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