Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Pistachio pesto Grilled cheese

Grilled cheese is something that iv'e made since i was a kid and I have great memories from sitting beside the stove with my mom or dad and checking for the bread to brown. I now make grilled cheese many kinds of ways depending on what i have at home but one of my favorite is pesto grilled cheese.

Ingredients 

  • 1 Loaf of quality bread.
    • Doesn't really matter what kind but i prefer French bread because it's nice and soft.
  • 2 Fresh tomatoes
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 Cups fresh Basil
  • 1/2 Cup freshly grated Parmesan Regiano or Romano cheese
  • 1/2 Cup of your best olive oil
  • 1/4 cup of Pine nuts
  • 1/3 cup Pistachio's
  • 2-3 Garlic cloves
  • Salt and pepper


Instructions

1. To make the pesto combine the following ingredients into a food processor and mix.
  • 2 Cups fresh Basil
  • 1/2 Cup freshly grated Parmesan Regiano or Romano cheese
  • 1/2 Cup of your best olive oil
  • 1/4 cup of Pine nuts
  • 1/3 cup Pistachio's
  • 2-3 Garlic cloves
  • Salt and pepper
You can also buy some pre-made stuff at the store if your short for time, but the pistachio pesto is what makes this dish so special!

2. I think everyone knows how to make a simple grilled cheese. For those who don't you first have to butter one side of your bread and spread the pesto on the opposite side. Do this for every slice of bread you have.



3. Then, add one slice of bread to the pan, place cheese and sliced tomatoes in the middle and put the next slice on top. Pesto should be in the middle.



4. Cook until both sides are golden brown!



5. I sometimes add some avocado to the mix if i don't have some good pesto to make another amazing sandwhich!