Parmesan Grilled Cheese Panini with Basil Pesto Dipping Sauce

• 4 slices Fresh Bakery Italian Bread
• Butter Spray (like Olivio Or If You Prefer Spread Bread Lightly With Regular Butter Or Brush With Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
• 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 4 slices Provolone Cheese (or If You Prefer Mozzarella Or Cheddar)
• Salt And Pepper
• 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
• 1 clove Garlic, Double This Amount If Desired
• 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4 cups Walnuts Or Pine Nuts
• 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt And Pepper, to taste

1. For the sandwiches: Spray non-stick cooking spray on your panini maker or non-stick skillet and preheat over medium heat.
2. Lay out bread slices on a large platter, cutting board or plate.
3. Spray butter flavored cooking spray or spread butter onto one side of each piece of bread.
4. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and a dash of salt and pepper on each slice.
5. Place two slices of cheese on two of the slices of prepared bread.
6. Top with remaining slices of bread.
7. Place sandwiches on preheated panini or skillet and cook until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
8. Sprinkle top of sandwiches with a little more Parmesan cheese.
9. Serve warm with a side of basil pesto.
10. For the basil pesto: Combine the basil, garlic, cheese and nuts in your food processor.
11. Stream in olive oil.
12. Season with salt and pepper.
13. Process to desired consistency.
14. Add more extra virgin olive oil if pesto is thick.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/parmesan-grilled-cheese-panini-with-basil-pesto-dipping-sauce/ (may not work)