Goat Cheese & Honey Grilled (Print Page)
Creamy goat cheese with sweet honey on rustic bread, grilled until golden and crisp. A luxurious vegetarian lunch or appetizer.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 4 slices rustic country bread or sourdough
→ Cheese & Spreads
02 - 4 oz fresh goat cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, optional
04 - 2 tbsp honey
→ Butter
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
→ Optional Add-Ins
06 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or chopped rosemary
07 - 1/2 cup baby spinach or arugula
# Directions:
01 - Combine goat cheese and cream cheese in a small bowl, mixing until completely smooth and spreadable.
02 - Spread cheese mixture evenly onto two bread slices. Drizzle 1 tbsp honey over each. Add fresh herbs and greens if desired, then top with remaining bread slices.
03 - Spread softened butter generously on the outside surfaces of both sandwiches.
04 - Place skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot.
05 - Place sandwiches butter-side down in hot skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until bottom is golden brown and crispy.
06 - Flip sandwiches carefully. Cook another 3 to 4 minutes, pressing gently with spatula, until both sides are golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The tang of goat cheese against honey creates that fancy restaurant flavor in under fifteen minutes
- You probably have everything in your fridge right now, making it perfect for emergency luxurious lunches
02 -
- Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese has time to melt properly
- Pressing gently with your spatula helps the bread contact the pan evenly for uniform golden color
03 -
- If your goat cheese is too cold to spread, pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds to soften it up
- Letting the sandwiches rest for one minute after cooking prevents the cheese from oozing out when you slice them