Grilled Goat Cheese & Arugula Sandwiches

To create a more “grown-up” grilled cheese sandwich, I threw in tangy goat cheese and peppery arugula. I enjoy a similar combination on pizza, and it worked here, too! —Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California

Calories

300

Carbohydrates

48g

Protein

15g

Potassium

524mg

Fiber

2g

Sugar

4g

Ingredients

1/2 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
8 slices sourdough bread
1-1/2 cups roasted sweet red peppers, drained and patted dry
8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 cup fresh arugula
1/4 cup butter, softened

Direction

Spread pesto over 4 slices of bread. Layer with peppers, mozzarella cheese, goat cheese and arugula; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.