🧀Campfire Pesto Grilled Cheese

Here’s a simple and delicious Campfire Pesto Grilled Cheese recipe — perfect for camping and cooking over the fire:

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Ingredients (per sandwich):

• 2 slices of hearty bread (like sourdough or ciabatta)
  
• 1–2 tbsp basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  
• 2–3 slices of mozzarella (or provolone)
  
• Optional: sliced tomato or cooked bacon
  
• Butter or olive oil (for grilling)
  

Equipment:

• Cast iron skillet or pie iron
  
• Campfire grate or grill
  

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Prep the fire: Get your campfire going and let it burn down until you have hot coals. Place a grate over the fire if needed.
   
2. Assemble the sandwich:
   
   • Spread butter (or olive oil) on the outside of each bread slice.
     
   • Spread pesto on the inside of both slices.
     
   • Layer in cheese (and optional tomato or bacon).
     
3. Cook:
   
   • Place the sandwich in a cast iron skillet or pie iron.
     
   • Grill over the campfire for about 3–5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melty.
     
4. Cool slightly & serve:
   
   • Let it sit for a minute before slicing — cheese will be hot!

This is the perfect meal to eat while camping at Meramec Campground!