Roasted Red Pepper Cheese (Print Version)

A grilled sandwich with sweet roasted red peppers and creamy cheese on crispy golden 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

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The sweet roasted peppers play beautifully against tangy goat cheese—it feels sophisticated without requiring any real skill.
  • Golden, crispy bread with molten cheese inside is pure comfort, but the peppers make it feel like you planned something special.
  • Ready in 20 minutes, which means you can make it on a busy weeknight and still feel proud of dinner.
02 -
  • Don't skip softening the goat cheese first—cold goat cheese won't spread properly and you'll end up with cracks and gaps that let heat escape.
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable; too high and your bread blackens before the cheese melts, too low and you get a soggy sandwich that breaks apart.
  • Room-temperature peppers melt faster than cold ones, so pull them out of the fridge while you're assembling everything else.
03 -
  • Diagonal cuts make the sandwich easier to hold and honestly taste better—there's something about the presentation that changes everything.
  • If your bread is particularly thick, let the pan preheat for an extra 30 seconds and press gently while grilling so heat reaches the center before the outside burns.
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