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pesto grilled cheese sandwich

Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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Prep Time 6 hrs 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c basil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 T pine nuts can sub walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 c olive oil
  • 1/4 c parmesan cheese grated
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Remove basil leaves from stems, wash, and dry.
  • Place leaves into food processor with garlic, salt, and pepper
  • Process until smooth. Scrape down sides into bowl of processor.
  • Add nuts and process again, while drizzling oil in through top opening (if available). Continue adding oil until pesto is a spreadable consistency.
  • Pesto can be used as a spread on sandwiches, tossed with pasta, or spread onto bread dough and rolled.