Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

A luscious grilled sandwich combining roasted red peppers and creamy goat cheese with golden, crispy bread.

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted peppers turn silky and even sweeter when warmed, while the goat cheese adds a sophisticated tang that makes ordinary bread feel special.
  • It's ready in twenty minutes but tastes like you've been in the kitchen all afternoon, which is the best kind of lie to tell yourself.
02 -
  • Medium heat is genuinely your friend here; too hot and your bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and you end up with floppy bread and cold cheese.
  • Softening your butter and goat cheese beforehand saves you from accidentally tearing the bread, which is a frustration that's entirely avoidable with five minutes of planning.
03 -
  • If your bread is very thick or your cheese isn't melting fast enough, lower the heat slightly and cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil for the last minute of cooking—it traps steam and speeds everything up.
  • Toast your bread very lightly in a dry pan before adding butter if you're worried about sogginess; it creates a subtle barrier that keeps the cheese from seeping through.
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