Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Tapenade
Elevate your lunchtime routine with these indulgent Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Tapenade—an irresistible combination of tangy, creamy goat cheese and briny olive tapenade, layered between slices of crusty bread like sourdough or ciabatta. A hint of crisp arugula adds a peppery freshness, while golden, buttery exteriors make each bite delightfully crunchy. This quick recipe, ready in under 20 minutes, brings together gourmet flavors with minimal effort, making it the perfect choice for an elegant lunch, a cozy dinner, or an impressive addition to your weekend brunch spread. Serve warm and let the savory flavors transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Crusty bread (such as sourdough or ciabatta)
- 4 oz Goat cheese
- 4 tbsp Olive tapenade
- 2 tbsp Butter, softened
- 1 cup Fresh arugula (optional)
Instructions
1. Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter evenly onto one side of each slice of bread.
2. Flip the slices of bread over so the unbuttered sides are facing up. Spread 1 tablespoon of olive tapenade onto two of the bread slices.
3. Divide the goat cheese evenly between the two slices with tapenade, spreading it to cover the bread.
4. If desired, add a handful of fresh arugula on top of the goat cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
5. Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the goat cheese and tapenade layers, buttered sides facing out, to form sandwiches.
6. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Once hot, place the sandwiches in the pan.
7. Cook for 3–4 minutes on one side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
8. Flip the sandwiches carefully and cook for another 3–4 minutes on the other side, until that side is golden and the cheese is warm and slightly melted.
9. Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for 1–2 minutes before slicing.
10. Serve warm and enjoy your gourmet Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Tapenade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.6 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.0 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 1850 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 282 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
