Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Sweet roasted red peppers and goat cheese grilled between crispy golden bread slices.

# 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 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional, for grilling)

→ Seasonings

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

# How to Make It:

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, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, and add fresh basil and black pepper if desired.
03 - Place the remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches.
04 - Spread softened butter evenly on the outer sides of each sandwich.
05 - Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat; add olive oil if desired for extra crispness.
06 - Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice sandwiches in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes fancy enough to impress someone, but honest enough that you won't stress about making it.
  • Sweet roasted peppers and tangy goat cheese create a flavor combination that somehow feels both comforting and a little bit special.
  • The whole thing comes together in the time it takes to heat your pan, so it's perfect for lunch or a quick dinner when you're hungry now.
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend here—if the pan is too hot, the bread will char before the cheese has time to actually melt, leaving you with a crispy exterior and cold cheese in the middle.
  • Don't skip draining the roasted peppers, or the moisture will turn your sandwich into a soggy affair that falls apart when you bite it.
  • Softened goat cheese and mozzarella together is the secret—goat cheese gives you the flavor, but mozzarella gives you the melt.
03 -
  • Press down gently while the sandwich grills, but not constantly—you want the cheese to melt and the bread to firm up, not squeeze all the filling out the sides.
  • Keep a spatula ready and flip with confidence, because hesitation usually means you leave part of the crust behind in the pan.
  • If you're making these for more than one person, keep finished sandwiches warm on a low oven while you grill the rest, so everyone can eat at the same time.
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