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Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese with Honey & Spice

March 30, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 15 Comments

goat cheese grilled cheese on a white background

Okay — we've gotta keep a sense of normalcy wherever we can, right? That's why I'm still going ahead with my grilled cheese recipe of the month, and for March it happens to be a goat cheese grilled cheese with honey and red pepper flakes. Dig in!

It's no secret goat cheese + red pepper flakes + honey is one of my favorite combinations. It only makes sense to make a goat cheese grilled cheese with those added into it! 

The secret to my goat cheese grilled cheese

goat cheese grilled cheese cut in half on a white background

Jump to Recipe

Here's the thing with this recipe I really need you to know: the ingredient quantities are just guidelines!

Grilled cheese recipes are tricky in a way. Unless everyone is using the same size and type of bread, you'll need different amounts of cheese, butter, and fillings.

And some of us like a grilled cheese sandwich that's packed to the brim with cheese (*raises hand*) while others prefer a more modest amount of cheese.

two goat cheese grilled cheese sandwiches on parchment paper

There's really nothing modest about this grilled cheese. It's super rich and flavorful.

If you're serving it with tomato soup, you might only eat half for dipping and save the rest for later. I mean, I can never resist finishing the whole thing but maybe you will. 

By the way, you can click here for my favorite tomato soup recipe that's perfect for dipping grilled cheese into...Yum!

So keep that in mind while you're making this goat cheese grilled cheese. My guidelines err on the side of "more is more."

But I think it's always better to overdo it with butter/cheese. etc., than the other way around. 

an open faced goat cheese grilled cheese sandwich on a white background

Check out all that cheese and honey loaded on!

Here's what you need

Planning to try this goat cheese grilled cheese for yourself? You've made a wise choice.

goat cheese grilled cheese ingredients on a white background

Here's what you'll need:

  • Butter. I like using really good quality, grass-fed butter for grilled cheese sandwiches. It makes a difference!
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Thick, good quality white bread. I buy a loaf unsliced and then cut it myself so I can make the pieces nice and thick.
  • Crumbled, plain goat cheese.
  • Shredded white cheddar cheese. Shredded mozzarella works too. 
  • Liquid honey. You want to be able to drizzle it all over the bread rather than spreading it. 

goat cheese grilled cheese cooking in a black pan with red pepper flakes

When you melt the butter with the red pepper flakes in it and let it all cook together for about five minutes, the butter gets infused with the spice from the red pepper. If you notice some of the flakes stick in the pan when you flip your sandwich, you can sprinkle more on when you serve it. 

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Can't get enough grilled cheese? Me neither! Luckily, I've got plenty more recipes where this came from.

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Time to eat!

📖 Recipe

goat cheese grilled cheese

Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese with Honey and Red Pepper Flakes

This goat cheese grilled cheese with honey & red pepper flakes is like nothing you've ever tried before but you're bound to be OBSESSED at first bite.
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Main Course
Servings 1
Calories 945 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices thick, good quality white bread I use a crusty French loaf I slice myself!
  • 2 oz goat cheese crumbled
  • 2 oz white cheddar shredded (can also use shredded mozzarella)
  • 2 tablespoon liquid honey divided in half
  • 3* tablespoon butter melted
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes more or less, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan on medium low heat WITH the red pepper flakes. This allows the butter to be infused with the spice from the flakes.
    Allow to cook for about five minutes, careful not to let it burn.
    Carefully transfer the melted butter to a small bowl. Set aside the pan for the grilled cheese — don't wash it!
    Use a pastry brush or the back of a spoon to spread the butter on ONE side of BOTH slices of bread (you likely won't use all of this butter*).
  • Heat the pan again over medium heat. Arrange one slice of bread buttered-side down on the pan.
    Add the crumbled goat cheese** and shredded cheese** to the bread, and drizzle one tablespoon of honey overtop. Top this with the other piece of buttered bread, buttered side out to form the sandwich.
  • Cover with a lid to help the cheese melt. Cook until the bottom of each slice of bread is toasted and golden brown and the cheese is melted, likely 5-7 minutes.
    When done, drizzle the top of the sandwich with another tablespoon of honey. If some of your red pepper flakes stayed in the pan and not the sandwich, you can sprinkle more on before serving. 
    Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

*You likely won't use all of this butter, but this helps make sure you have enough to coat one side of each slice of bread evenly. If you're using really big slices of bread you may use all of it. I had about a tbsp. left over. 
**You might not be able to fit all this cheese on your sandwich depending on the size of your bread. Just use as much as you can/you'd like. 

Nutrition

Calories: 945kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 42gCholesterol: 177mgSodium: 817mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 2293IUCalcium: 628mgIron: 3mg
Keyword goat cheese, grilled cheese
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I hope this recipe makes your day. Please let me know how it turns out!

XO - C 

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Marlee

    May 02, 2020 at 2:11 pm

    5 stars
    This sandwich is super easy to make and so decadent. If you are a goat cheese fan, you have to try it!!!

    Reply
  2. Lori

    June 11, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    5 stars
    I made these tonight and they were so so soooo delicious! My husband and I loved them and devoured every last crumb. We will definitely be making them again soon!

    Reply
    • chelseaxoandso

      June 11, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      I'm so happy to hear that!!!! Thanks for letting me know. XO

      Reply
    • Avery Norte

      August 17, 2021 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      These are sooo good. I have made them a few times now but it was a little too sweet for us so added a little less honey and some crispy bacon and its perfect for our family. Thank you for this wonderful recipe!

      Reply
  3. Susan

    November 18, 2020 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    Just made this as I somehow had all the ingredients in my house, and it was amazing.

    Reply
    • Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food

      November 18, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      That's awesome, so glad to hear that Susan! I love when it works out that I just so happen to have all the ingredients handy.

      Reply
  4. Jan

    December 09, 2020 at 10:50 am

    Try shredded cheddar cheese mixed with mayo and Muffelatta olive mix (Aurora makes some that is good) and broil. So good! Make it as a grilled sandwich with green onions to.

    Reply
  5. Yum O'licious

    April 21, 2021 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars
    This was the best grilled cheese I've had to this day. I did one thing slightly different though. I mixed the honey with the butter & red pepper flake mix together in a saucer which I then spread on both sides of the sandwich. Also, I did not use a lid and it still turned out great, perfect even.

    Reply
    • Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food

      April 21, 2021 at 6:49 pm

      That sounds delicious! I'm sooo happy you loved it! XO

      Reply
  6. Avery Norte

    August 17, 2021 at 5:30 pm

    5 stars
    I am so sorry there wasn't a place to contact you privately. I didnt realize this was a vegetarian site so my apologies about my comment of adding bacon. This was delicious.

    Reply
    • Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food

      August 17, 2021 at 6:48 pm

      Don't be sorry! I'm always happy to hear from everyone and I think it's great when you can customize a recipe to make it perfect for you and your family 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sha

    October 23, 2021 at 7:03 pm

    5 stars
    Insanely delish

    Reply
    • Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food

      October 23, 2021 at 8:56 pm

      Yay!!!! So glad to hear.

      Reply
  8. Tiffany

    September 21, 2022 at 6:23 am

    5 stars
    Ummmm....yeeeeessss! LOVE this recipe! I didn't have chili flakes or cayenne on hand so I used double the amount of chili powder. I'm sure it's not the same but it was insanely delicious! I dipped in homemade pumpkin soup. Perfect for this time of year. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply

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