Grilled Goat Cheese & Arugula Sandwiches

Name: Grilled Goat Cheese & Arugula Sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes, Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato pesto; 8 slices sourdough bread; 1-1/2 cups roasted sweet red peppers, drained and patted dry; 8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese; 1 cup fresh arugula; 1/4 cup butter, softened

To create a more “grown-up” grilled cheese sandwich, I threw in tangy goat cheese and peppery arugula. I enjoy a similar combination on pizza, and it worked here, too! —Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California

Ingredients

1/2 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
8 slices sourdough bread
1-1/2 cups roasted sweet red peppers, drained and patted dry
8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 cup fresh arugula
1/4 cup butter, softened

Directions

Spread pesto over four slices of bread. Layer with peppers, mozzarella cheese, goat cheese and arugula; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Originally published as Tasty Sundried Tomato Grilled Cheese in Simple & Delicious August/September 2013

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gina.kapfhamer

Mar 6, 2017

This recipe is super easy for a quick "fancy" looking dinner. Definitely will be making this again! My family loved it!
MurphyNJ

Jun 23, 2014

This sounded so great, that I did not change a thing when I made it. I used used store-bought sour dough bread and it was fantastic!
kbullard

Jun 22, 2014

This was very good and filling! I can't wait to make it for guests.
desmma15

Jun 22, 2014

Unfortunately, those of us who don't live in California don't have access to REAL sourdough bread; and I really miss it!