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Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese with Honey & Spice

Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese with Honey & Spice: Pure Comfort Bliss

Enjoy a delicious twist on grilled cheese with this Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese with Honey & Spice recipe, featuring creamy goat cheese, honey, and a hint of red pepper flakes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 slices thick good quality white bread can substitute with sourdough or rye
For the Cheese Filling
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled can replace with cream cheese or feta
  • 1/4 cup white cheddar, shredded mozzarella can be used for milder taste
For the Sweetness & Spice
  • 1 tablespoon liquid honey maple syrup can be used for different sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste or omit for milder version
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted mayonnaise can be used as a spread

Equipment

  • sauté pan
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat with 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, stirring gently for about 5 minutes.
  2. Coat one side of each slice of bread with the melted butter infused with red pepper flakes.
  3. Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and place one slice of bread butter-side down.
  4. Layer 1/4 cup of crumbled goat cheese, 1/4 cup of shredded white cheddar, and drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over it.
  5. Top with the second slice of bread butter-side up, press down gently, and cover the pan with a lid.
  6. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, checking until the bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
  7. Remove sandwich from pan, drizzle remaining honey, and sprinkle extra red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Experiment with bread substitutions and cheese customization to suit your taste preferences. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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