Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

A golden sandwich with roasted red peppers and creamy goat cheese melted between crispy bread.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or country bread

→ Cheese

02 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, softened
03 - 2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 large roasted red bell pepper, sliced into strips (jarred or homemade)

→ Spreads

05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 tsp olive oil (optional, for grilling)

→ Seasonings

07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - 1 tsp fresh basil, chopped (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Lay out the bread slices and spread softened goat cheese evenly on two slices.
02 - Top the goat cheese with roasted red pepper strips and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Add fresh basil and black pepper if using.
03 - Place the remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches.
04 - Spread the outer sides of each sandwich with softened butter.
05 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add olive oil if desired to enhance crispiness.
06 - Grill sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tangy goat cheese cuts through the sweet peppers in a way that feels sophisticated but takes minutes to assemble
  • It transforms the ordinary grilled cheese into something restaurant worthy while keeping the cozy nostalgia intact
02 -
  • Low and steady heat is better than high heat that burns the bread before the cheese melts
  • Pressing too hard squeezes out the cheese and makes the sandwich dense, so use gentle pressure
03 -
  • Mayonnaise can replace butter on the outside for an even crispier crust that wont burn as easily
  • A garlic rub on the inside of the bread before adding fillings adds another dimension of flavor
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