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I learned the hard way that skipping meals is a major no-no for me. Seriously… I’m one of those people who transform from happy to hangry like that. And really, hangry doesn’t look good on anyone.
Grilled cheese is one of my favorite go-to meals to keep my hunger, attitude, and wallet in check. Plus, does it really get any better than a sandwich made up of crispy bread and melted cheese…?
In this case, the answer is yes. Yes it does.
Because while plain ol’ grilled cheese is still a star, grilled cheese with roasted strawberries, fresh basil, and creamy goat cheese is just a total knock out!
Seriously you guys, get your strawberries a roasting now. You’ll thank me later.
Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich with Roasted Strawberries and Basil – Baker by Nature
Makes 2 sandwiches – double as needed
Ingredients:
4 pieces sliced bread
1 tablespoon butter, softened
4 ounces goat cheese, softened till spreadable
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, whole or chopped
1 heaping cup strawberries, sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
For the strawberries:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees (F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a small mixing bowl toss the sliced strawberries with the olive oil, then spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer roasted strawberries back to a mixing bowl; toss with balsamic vinegar.
Putting it all together!
Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Spread one side of each piece of bread with 1/4 tablespoon of softened butter. On the other side of two of the pieces spread the softened goat cheese. Top the last two pieces of bread with roasted strawberries and basil, then sandwich together. Grill on each side till golden brown and melted.
Such an interesting sandwich…like the idea of roasted strawberry, goat cheese and basil…yum!
Beautiful pictures Ashley…have a wonderful weekend 🙂
Thanks sweetness!
I must roast strawberries now! What an incredible sandwich…I adore basil with strawberries and a bit of goat cheese makes it even tastier!
Gourmet sandwiches to the max 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Those roasted strawberries look so amazing that I could eat them all right now!
This is such an usual flavour combo but it sounds so good!
did you know today is grilled cheese day? I totally drop the ball on all these food holidays. your sandwich looks AMAZING! I’m obsessed with all kinds of grilled cheese.
Ha, what luck! I had no clue there was a day dedicated to grilled cheese, but I love it!
Ohh girl I want this rightnow! Have a good weekend!
Oh I know hangry all. too. well. Definitely making this grilled cheese sandwich the next time it happens (which will be in a couple hours, I’m sure)!
Yay. You can be my hangry twin haha.
I’m dying here, girly! I love goat cheese and strawberries and adore the health benefits of spinach. This is such a healthful and tasty lunch!
I used basil here, but great idea! I can see spinach being tasty too! I’ll have to try that next time!
You know i love a good grilled cheese sandwich. love roasted fruit too!