Goat Cheese and Baked Sweet Pepper Sandwiches

4 servings

30 minutes

Goat cheese and roasted sweet pepper sandwiches are a true gastronomic delight infused with the spirit of French cuisine. The delicate goat cheese, with its tangy and slightly salty flavor, pairs perfectly with the aromatic sweet pepper roasted to softness. The crispy baguette fried in rendered bacon fat adds textural contrast, while pieces of bacon lend richness and an appetizing smokiness to the dish. This dish is suitable as an exquisite aperitif or a cozy dinner with a glass of wine. The French often enjoy such flavor combinations, paying homage to the simplicity and quality of ingredients. Such a sandwich can be served as an elegant appetizer at a festive table or as a quick yet refined snack at any time of day.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 228.9
• Proteins: 10.4g
• Fats: 11.1g
• Carbohydrates: 21.4g

Ingredients

• Goat cheese: 80 g
• Bacon: 50 g
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• French baguette: 0.5 pc

Cooking steps

1. Coat the pepper with vegetable oil and bake in the oven until dark charred skin appears. Transfer the pepper to a bag for about 20 minutes, then peel off the skin. Cut the flesh of the pepper into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece

2. Slice the bacon and fry until all the fat is rendered. Remove the cracklings from the pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bacon: 50 g

3. Slice the baguette into thick pieces and fry on rendered fat on both sides. Spread goat cheese on the bread and garnish with pieces of roasted pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • French baguette: 0.5 piece
   • Goat cheese: 80 g
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece