Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Cheese (Print View)

Golden grilled sandwich with roasted red peppers, goat cheese, and mozzarella melted between crispy bread slices.

# Components:

→ 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)

# 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 and sprinkle with 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 and add olive oil if desired.
06 - Grill the sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches from heat, slice in half, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes fancy enough for a lunch you'd brag about, but it takes barely longer than making toast.
  • Goat cheese and roasted peppers were simply made for each other, and mozzarella keeps everything grounded.
  • You can throw it together with pantry staples, and somehow it still feels like you tried.
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend here—too high and the outside burns before the cheese inside has a chance to get creamy.
  • Don't press down on the sandwich with your spatula while it cooks, which is the instinct, but it squeezes out all that melted goodness.
03 -
  • Warm your butter on the counter for ten minutes before spreading so it goes on smooth and even without tearing the bread.
  • If you want to prep ahead, assemble the sandwich and butter it an hour early, then grill it fresh when hunger hits—everything works better when you're not rushing.
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