Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese with Honey and Red Pepper Flakes – 5-Ingredient Irresistible Sandwich
Creamy goat cheese meets melty white cheddar in this sweet and spicy grilled cheese. Finished with honey and red pepper flakes. Ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Sandwich
- 4 slices thick white bread sourdough or rye work well
- 4 ounces goat cheese cream cheese or feta can be substituted
- 2 ounces white cheddar cheese mozzarella or Gruyère also work
For the Sweetness
- 2 tablespoons liquid honey maple syrup is a great alternative
For the Crunch
- 2 tablespoons butter mayonnaise can be used instead
For the Heat
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes smoked paprika can be substituted
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in the red pepper flakes. Let the butter infuse for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Brush one side of each bread slice with the infused butter.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and place one slice of bread buttered-side down.
- Layer the goat cheese and white cheddar evenly on the bread, then drizzle with 1 tablespoon of honey.
- Top with another slice of bread, buttered-side up, and cook until golden brown and the cheese melts, about 5–7 minutes.
- Remove from the skillet, drizzle with the remaining honey, and sprinkle extra red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese with Honey and Red Pepper Flakes while hot.
Notes
This sandwich pairs beautifully with tomato soup, a fresh arugula salad, or roasted vegetables. Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the heat level.