Roasted Red Pepper Cheese (Printable version)

Golden grilled bread layered with sweet roasted peppers and creamy goat cheese for a savory delight.

# What You'll 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

→ 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)

# Directions:

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, then sprinkle 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; add olive oil if desired for extra crispiness.
06 - Grill sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches from the pan, slice in half, and serve while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The goat cheese and peppers create this sweet-tangy magic that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished eating.
  • It's ready in twenty minutes but tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • Golden crispy bread with melted cheese inside feels fancy enough for guests but simple enough for a weeknight craving.
02 -
  • Medium heat is crucial—high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts, and I learned this the hard way with blackened bread and cold cheese inside.
  • Softening your butter and cheese ahead of time changes everything because cold ingredients mean uneven melting and a frustrating cook.
03 -
  • Slightly stale bread is your friend because it holds structure better than fresh bread and creates superior crispiness.
  • A small squeeze of your spatula while grilling helps the bread toast evenly and the cheese melt completely.
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