April is national grilled cheese sandwich month and I have been enjoying grilled cheese sandwiches all month long. I never seem to tire of grilled cheese sandwiches and I always enjoy playing around with new ones. This marinated roasted red pepper grilled cheese sandwiches was definitely one of favourites from this month! I started out by marinating some roasted red peppers in some balsamic vinegar, garlic, onions and herbs overnight to build up some flavour and then I threw them into a sandwich along with some fresh basil and cheese and grilled it up until the cheese melted. The first time I made this grilled cheese sandwich I went with a goat cheese which was an absolutely divine combination of sweet and tangy with the basil adding an amazing breath of freshness. While I was enjoying the sandwich I could not help but think that a fresh mozzarella version would also be good and with that thought, along with the desire to make another batch of marinated roasted red peppers to snack on, I had to try it. The marinated roasted red pepper and mozzarella grilled cheese sandwich was also fantastic with the milder flavours of the fresh mozzarella allowing for the flavours of the marinated roasted red peppers to shine through a bit more. Now I am torn, both options are so good!
Marinated Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Sweet roasted red peppers marinated in a savoury marinade and grilled along with some fresh mozzarella and basil in multi-grain bread.
ingredients
- 2 slices multi-grain bread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large marinated roasted red pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh mozzarella, room temperature (or 2 tablespoons goat cheese, room temperature)
- 2 large leaves basil
directions
- Assemble sandwich and grill until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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vanillasugar says
this is exactly how i love my grilled cheese…lots of peppers!
tehstotehara says
Goat cheese is so delicious. Sounds incredible with roasted red peppers!
Janice says
That looks amazing!
NatashaNicole says
Wow. That looks seriously amazing! Greeeat photos. Thanks for sharing 🙂
xx Natasha
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Cakebrain says
mmmm! I'm really hungry right now and that looks so good! I'm heading to the kitchen now…
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
A fabulous grilled sandwich! Those flavors are just marvelous.
Cheers,
Rosa
manu says
OMG it's so divine! I love melted cheese !! MHH have a nice w/end!
Joanne says
Every component of this sandwich works together so well! A mediterranean masterpiece!
Erin says
I have totally missed out on grilled cheese month. But it's never too late to celebrate!
Juliana says
there's nothing more that i love than marinated roasted red peppers, and grilled sandwiches… so delicious can't wait to try it!
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Rocky Mountain Woman says
This will be on the menu this weekend…
oh my!
Aisha Jameel says
This sandwich looks so heavenlyyyyy 🙂 Beautiful clicks !
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Anonymous says
Cheesy, Gooey, heavenly goodness… I must eat this. Thanks for the idea!
Mary @Delightful Bitefuls says
OMG! This looks amazzzing!
Mary
Delightful Bitefuls
Chung-Ah Rhee says
You can never go wrong with mozzarella!!
Sandie (Sandie's Bitchin' Kitchen) says
Kevin,
As always, this looks amazing!! You are such an inspiring cook, and I always look forward to seeing what you've conjured up!
Love the blog!
Oh! By the way, I posted my sandwich on my blog, using the version of Cranberry Sauce I had told you about, if you'd like to check it out!! 🙂
20 something says
You are amazing.
Playing With Food says
Oh wow! I can't wait to try this!
Brooks at Cakewalker says
Kevin, so nice of you to bring this out for another look. Perfect timing too with the weather cooling off. The marinated roasted red pepper really seals the deal…bravo!