Goat Cheese & Honey Grilled Cheese (Printable View)
Creamy goat cheese meets sweet honey on rustic sourdough, grilled to golden crisp perfection.
# Ingredient List:
→ Bread
01 - 4 slices rustic country bread or sourdough
→ Cheese & Spreads
02 - 4 oz fresh goat cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp cream cheese
04 - 2 tbsp honey
→ Butter
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
→ Optional Add-Ins
06 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or chopped rosemary
07 - ½ cup baby spinach or arugula
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine the goat cheese and cream cheese in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until completely smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Spread the cheese mixture evenly onto two bread slices. Drizzle 1 tablespoon honey over each prepared slice. Add herbs and greens if desired. Top with remaining bread slices to form complete sandwiches.
03 - Spread softened butter generously on the outside surfaces of both sandwiches, ensuring complete coverage for even browning.
04 - Heat skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches butter-side down in the pan. Cook for 3–4 minutes until bottom is golden brown and crispy.
05 - Carefully flip sandwiches. Cook another 3–4 minutes, pressing gently with spatula to ensure even contact with the cooking surface. Cook until golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove from heat. Let rest 1 minute before slicing diagonally. Serve immediately while hot and gooey.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sweet and savory combination hits every part of your palate at once
- It comes together in under fifteen minutes but tastes like something from a bistro
02 -
- Medium low heat is your friend here because high heat burns the honey before the cheese melts
- Letting the sandwiches rest for one minute after cooking helps the filling set slightly for easier slicing
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the butter from tearing the bread and help the cheese melt evenly
- A piece of parchment paper in the pan makes cleanup easier when the honey inevitably bubbles out