AuthoradminCategory4th of July, Bread, Cheese, Courses, Diets, Dinner, Entertaining, Game Day, Lunch, Main Ingredients, Mozzarella, Occasions, Picnic, Summer, Vegetarian, WinterCuisineAmerican, ItalianCooking MethodGrill Press, ToastingDifficultyBeginnerGrilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Made with a panini press & smothered with pesto even better!
Combine the basil, nuts and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process until ingredients are well combined and a paste. Slowly add in the oil, continue to blend until pesto is smooth. Add the cheese with quick pulses. This is great to make ahead. Store in the fridge or freezer in airtight containers.
Preheat panini press on high. You can also use a George Forman grill or something like it.
Brush butter or oil on the outside of each slice of bread. Spread pesto on the inside of each slice. For each sandwich layer on the tomato and mozzarella. Sprinkle on a little bit of salt and pepper.
Place the sandwiches on the press. Grill until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted. Slice the sandwiches in half with a non serrated knife, serve hot.
Toasted nuts add more dimension to a recipe. To do this: place the nuts in a skillet in a single layer over low heat. Cook until nuts become lightly browned and fragrant. Keep your eyes on them and stir frequently. Once they start cooking they can burn easily!
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Directions
Combine the basil, nuts and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process until ingredients are well combined and a paste. Slowly add in the oil, continue to blend until pesto is smooth. Add the cheese with quick pulses. This is great to make ahead. Store in the fridge or freezer in airtight containers.
Preheat panini press on high. You can also use a George Forman grill or something like it.
Brush butter or oil on the outside of each slice of bread. Spread pesto on the inside of each slice. For each sandwich layer on the tomato and mozzarella. Sprinkle on a little bit of salt and pepper.
Place the sandwiches on the press. Grill until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted. Slice the sandwiches in half with a non serrated knife, serve hot.
