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Grilled Cheese with Goat Cheese and Beets

4 servings
Vegetarian Diet, American Finishing in the Oven, Pan Frying

Forget spongy processed bread and rubbery cheese. This 30-minute Grilled Cheese with Goat Cheese and Beets recipe elevates your sandwich game! It pairs the tangy, creamy texture of goat cheese with the sweet crunch of pickled beets on rustic rye bread. Finished in the oven for a perfectly melted, gooey...

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... center without burning the crust, it is the ultimate gourmet comfort food.

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Tom the Chef Tom the Chef Founder
May 22, 2026
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  • 30 min.
  • 30 min.
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Ingredients:

* I use a combination of cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, and parmesan.

Tools:

Directions:

1. Preparation:

Let’s start preparation of Grilled Cheese with Goat Cheese and Beets!

1.1. Spread a fine layer of butter on one side of each of the 8 bread slices (about 1 TSP per slice).

Note: Melting the inside of grilled cheese often takes so long that the bread burns. To prevent this, I toast the sandwich in a pan first, then finish melting the cheese in the oven. If you prefer the standard stovetop method, simply lower the heat to avoid burning the crust.

1.2.

Set the oven to preheat at 350°F.

1.3.

Optional: For the best result, also preheat the grilled cheese press (if using) – skip if turner is used.

2. Cook the Grilled Cheese:

Note: Work in batches – make 2 sandwiches (from 4 bread slices) at a time, or 1 at a time if your pan is smaller. You can also use two large pans to cook everything at once.

2.1. Preheat a fry pan over medium-high heat with 2 TBSP of frying oil and add:

4 slices of bread – butter-side down

2.2. Top each of two bread slices with (leave the other two not topped):

½ cup of shredded cheese (¼ of the total)
¼ cup of goat cheese (¼ of the total)
¼ cup of beets – drained (¼ of the total)
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper

Note: The other two slices of bread will not be topped, as they will serve as the lids.

2.3.

Then, use the two not-topped slices of bread and place them on top of the topped ones to create a lid.

2.4.

Using the grilled cheese press (or turner), press down firmly and hold (about 10 seconds).

2.5.

Then flip and press the other side the same way.

2.6.

Transfer the pressed sandwiches to the baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.

2.7.

Add the remaining 2 TBSP of frying oil to the pan and prepare the remaining two sandwiches the same way

2.8.

When all four sandwiches are on the baking sheet, finish them in the preheated oven until the cheese inside is fully melted (about 3 – 4 minutes).

3. Serve Grilled Cheese with Goat Cheese and Beets:

3.1.

Cut each sandwich in half for easier eating and a nicer presentation.

3.2.

Optionally serve with a side salad.

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