Artichoke Arugula Pesto Grilled Cheese

Creamy artichoke-arugula pesto and sharp cheddar melt together deliciously in this simple – but simply divine – grilled cheese sandwich. Add a little grilled chicken or cooked bacon to the meat-eaters’ sandwiches, and everyone’s happy!

3 cups (about 2 ounces) baby arugula
1 cup canned artichoke hearts packed in water, drained
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
¼ cup walnuts
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly grated zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 slices of a good, crusty Artisan bread, about 1/2-inch thick
4 ounces thinly sliced sharp cheddar cheese
3-4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

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