Grilled Cheese with Pesto!

Again, since I just bought cheese at the Cheese Shop, I'm pulling out another cheese recipe! Here's an oldie but goodie, with a slight twist. Even Elijah likes grilled cheese! Although he just likes PLAIN grilled cheese, nothing but bread & cheese. But for those of you who like some flavor, try some grilled cheese with pesto! I usually buy my pesto (what can I say? I'm lazy!), but it is fairly easy to make. I'll include a recipe for that, too. This sandwich is really good with tomato on it, too, but that really depends on the kind of pesto you use. It may be a bit too much if you use the sun-dried tomato pesto, which is what I've got this time. There's also traditional pesto, though, which is just pretty much herbs and oil. And don't worry about having too much pesto - I've got two more recipes coming in the next week or two that also call for pesto. :)

Grilled Cheese with Pesto!

2 slices bread
butter
1-2 slices tomato
2 slices cheese (I used 1 slice Provolone & 1 slice American, but also good with Swiss or even 2 slices each)
1 Tbsp pesto

Spread one side of both slices of bread with pesto. Top each bread slice with a slice of cheese, then place tomato in the middle & put together to make a sandwich. Spread outside slices of bread with butter & fry in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until golden brown & cheese has melted (about 5 min. each side). Enjoy!

Pesto

2 c fresh basil leaves
1/2 c flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 c chopped walnuts
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp lemon juice
pinch cayenne pepper
1 c olive oil
salt & pepper to taste

Blend basil, parsley, nuts, garlic, lemon juice, cayenne pepper & Parmesan in a food processor. Slowly pour oil in while still mixing, then add salt & pepper.