Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

If you love pesto you’ll love these pesto grilled cheese sandwiches. They’re quick, easy, inexpensive and delicious. Great for lunch or dinner – or just a snack.

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WHAT YOU NEED: -BREAD -CHEESE -PESTO -BUTTER

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Step 1: Add a generous amount of pesto to the bread

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Step 2: Add the cheese right on top of the pesto

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Step 3: Add more pesto and cheese; and optional toppings

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Step 4: Butter the bread and place it in a bed of cheese in a skillet

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Step 5: Add more cheese on top of the other side!

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Step 6: Cook until the cheese is nice and ooey gooey and melted

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And Enjoy!

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