Grilled Aged Cheddar Cheese Sandwich With Pistachio Sage Pesto

• For the Pesto
• i cups sage
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• For the Sandwiches
• 8 slices of your favorite sourdough bread
• 1 tablespoon pistachio sage pesto
• 2 teaspoons applesauce
• 1/4 pound sharp, aged cheddar cheese, sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter

1. For the Pesto: rnIn the bowl of a food processor, combine the first 4 ingredients. Pulse until well blended. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the processor is running. Season to your liking.
2. For the Sandwich:rn1. On one piece of bread, spread the pesto in an even layer using a knife or spoon. Spread the applesauce on top of the pesto. Lay the cheese on top on the spreads. Top with another slice of bread. Spread 1/2 tsp butter on the top slice of bread. Repeat this for the remaining three sandwiches.
3. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat and add the remaining butter to the pan. Once the butter is sizzling, place the non-butter side of the sandwich in the pan. You may need to do this two at a time. It is important to not over crowd the pan.
4. Heat for 5-6 minutes on one side until golden brown and the cheese begins to melt. rnUsing a spatula, flip the sandwich to the other side and press down with spatula. Heat for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the cheese has been completely melted.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/19492-grilled-aged-cheddar-cheese-sandwich-with-pistachio-sage-pesto (may not work)