A roasted red pepper grilled cheese brings great flavors together - crisp toasted bread with gooey cheese and a slightly sweet tang of red pepper. Does vegan cheese melt? Yes!
recipe originally published November 30, 2010
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Roasted red pepper grilled cheese
Adding roasted red peppers to grilled cheese brings a sweet, tangy flavor and another layer of texture to each bite. Use a fresh red bell pepper charred over your cooktop flame or roasted in the oven, or use jarred roasted red peppers.
Either way, I slice into bite size pieces before adding to the sandwich. If using jarred, I pat them dry with a paper towel before using.
Do you like a bit more spicy heat to your pepper? Make the legendary Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese!
Does vegan cheese melt?
One of my tips for making a super melty grilled cheese is using grated cheese rather than sliced. This goes for any cheese, and I definitely do this with dairy free cheese.
Yes, dairy free cheese does melt! It may not always look like it, as it sometimes stays in the shape of each grated shred.
Also, adding a cream cheese layer along with grated cheese brings a melty - creamy component to a grilled cheese sandwich.
Tips for a perfect grilled cheese
- Cook slowly, over low heat
- Use a lid to add steam (add a small amount of water to skillet before covering for more steam!)
- Cook each side of one sandwich separate, open faced
See the complete list of our tips for the best grilled cheese.
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Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Cheese
This grilled cheese brings great flavors together - crisp toasted bread with gooey cheese and a slightly sweet tang of red pepper. Does vegan cheese melt? Yes!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon dairy free butter or olive oil
- 4 slices gluten free bread
- 4 tablespoons dairy free cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons dairy free grated cheese
- 1 large roasted red pepper*, sliced into bite size pieces
Instructions
- Spread cream cheese on one slice of bread for each sandwich.
- Divide grated cheese equally between the other slices of bread. Add roasted red pepper slices on top of grated cheese.
- Add the cream cheese bread to the top of the slice with grated cheese / peppers.
- Melt butter / oil in a skillet over medium low** heat.
- Place each sandwich on warm skillet in melted butter / oil. Cover with a lid to melt cheese as bread cooks up grilled and crispy.
- Remove from heat. Let sandwich sit for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
*use fresh red pepper pepper roasted in oven or open flame, or use jarred roasted red peppers
**watch temperature closely and adjust so there is enough heat to melt the cheese and toast the bread without burning
Tips for a perfect grilled cheese
- Cook slowly, over low heat
- Use a lid to add steam (add a small amount of water to skillet before covering for more steam!)
- Cook each side of one sandwich separate, open faced
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 425Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 417mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 8g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Nicole @ Geek Turned Athlete says
I'm seriously considering making one of these! I've been missing cheese dearly, but the one time I tried vegan cheese it was, forgive me, mucusy. Gross!! I will try again!
spabettie says
I think vegan cheese has gotten MUCH better... 😀
Heather says
I would never have thought to add red pepper or cream cheese to a grilled cheese. Sounds delicious - I love tomato in my grilled cheese.
I absolutely love chocolate cake.
spabettie says
yes - tomato is awesome on grilled cheese...
Carla @ Will Run for Health says
I have been craving a grilled cheese sandwich all day and now after reading your blog, I do believe I will have to make one! My favorite cake is carrot cake! I love it...could eat it morning, noon, and night 🙂
spabettie says
glad to be of help !! 😉 ENJOY !!
Sarah says
I was trying to finish a puzzle, but we ended up have to take it apart (half done) and pack it for the move. I was sooooo disappointed! All that work - gone! I can't wait to see your final picture. 🙂
spabettie says
aw! well, something to look forward to when you unpack and get settled... I love puzzles, especially this one - SO fun! 😀
LiveForTheRun says
Gym membership - you can't just sneak that in! GOOD stuff.
Grilled cheese, is it ever not good? Red pepper is a plus up, mmhmm.
Cake?! Anykindofcake is my favorite, but how about cupcake or maybe red velvet:)
spabettie says
ha! I know... sneaky! I actually haven't even seen it... it opens in January!! 😉 it's the Big Boy Gym I told you about recently... we're excited.
IHeartVegetables says
I loooove red peppers. LOVE! What a fantastic combination you've got! That sounds so delicious. I'd love that with some tomato soup!
spabettie says
oh yes, a bowl of tomato soup (or red pepper soup?) to dip this in... Mmm...
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
I love red peppers -- this looks so good! And I love that you use Tofutti cream cheese. I think I'm the only person who buys that at my grocery store -- it is always fully stocked (for me!)
spabettie says
yay, more for you !! 😉 I *LOVE* tofutti... I can always find it, but not always the non hydrogenated. we have a lot of vegans around here!! 😉
Lisa says
That looks DELISH! The bf isn't a fan of peppers but I might have to make this for myself...
spabettie says
make his plain, or with jalapeno or something else he likes?? 😉
foodcreate says
Looks amazing and beautiful pic too! 🙂
spabettie says
thank you!! it was *so* good... 😀
Scott says
Wow, that looks absolutely amazing! I want some now! I'd say my favorite cake is red velvet wit lots of chocolate icing. Will never ever turn that down.
spabettie says
YES !! it's a perfect sandwich for a carby pre run !! 😉 I love red velvet cake...