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Grilled Goat Cheese and Strawberry Sandwiches





Yields
Makes 2 sandwiches

Time: 15 minutes. Sarah Van Winkle credits a sandwich from Half & Half cafe, in Portland, Oregon, with inspiring her version. She calls it "unexpectedly delicious." Van Winkle cooks them in a panini press, but we found that using a frying pan reduces the tendency of the strawberry juices to bleed.

 2 tablespoons softened butter
 4 slices levain (or other hearty, rustic bread)
 3 ounces fresh goat cheese, preferably from a local dairy
 6 large strawberries, sliced thin
 8 to 12 basil leaves
Step 1
1

Butter 1 side of each bread slice. Generously spread goat cheese on unbuttered side of 2 slices and cook them, cheese side up, until golden underneath, about 2 minutes. Layer with strawberries and basil. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up; turn over and cook until golden, about 2 minutes.

Step 2
2

Note: Nutritional analysis is per sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 360Calories from Fat 58
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g36%

Saturated Fat 14g70%
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 573mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
Protein 14g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.