Roasted Red Pepper Cheese (Print View)

Sweet roasted peppers and creamy goat cheese melt perfectly in crispy golden bread for a delightful sandwich.

# 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)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange bread slices on a clean surface. Evenly spread softened goat cheese on two slices.
02 - Layer roasted red pepper strips over goat cheese, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella. Add fresh basil and black pepper if desired.
03 - Cover with remaining bread slices to create sandwiches.
04 - Generously spread softened butter on the outer sides of each sandwich.
05 - Warm a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Optionally add olive oil for enhanced crispiness.
06 - Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice sandwiches in half, and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time than ordering takeout, but tastes like you spent hours on it.
  • Goat cheese and roasted peppers create a flavor combination that feels fancy without requiring any fancy technique.
  • The contrast between the crispy golden crust and the creamy cheese inside is genuinely addictive.
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend here; too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and you end up with a greasy, pale sandwich.
  • If your goat cheese is straight from the fridge, it won't spread properly, so leave it out for 10 minutes or it'll tear your bread to shreds.
03 -
  • A tiny drizzle of balsamic glaze spread on the goat cheese before adding the peppers elevates this from great to unforgettable without adding complexity.
  • Letting your bread come to room temperature before assembling makes spreading the cheese smoother and prevents tearing that cold, hard bread would cause.
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