A stack of slab sandwiches with whipped honey goat cheese, roasted red peppers, olive tapenade and greens.

You know I love a slab sandwich. This is my latest favorite: olive tapenade, roasted red peppers, whipped honey goat cheese (inspired by Trader Joe’s honey chevre), and a heap of greens. I think you’ll approve. Recipe below.

A sheet pan of roasted red peppers.
Ingredients to make whipped honey goat cheese.
A food processor holding whipped honey goat cheese.
An overhead shot of a slab of focaccia on a board.
A slab sandwich side view.
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A stack of slab sandwiches with whipped honey goat cheese, roasted red peppers, olive tapenade and greens.

Slab Sandwich with Olive Tapenade Roasted Red Peppers and Whipped Honey Goat Cheese

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Ingredients

For the roasted red peppers:

  • 6 red bell peppers, halved and seeded

For the whipped goat cheese:

  • 8-oz goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ cup milk, plus more as needed

For assembly:

  • 1 recipe overnight focaccia
  • ¼ cup whipped goat cheese, plus more to taste
  • 6 roasted red peppers, or more or less to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive tapenade, plus more to taste
  • 2 to 4 ounces mixed greens or arugula

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper (for easy clean up — make sure it extends over the edges). Place peppers cut-side down on parchment paper. (Alternatively, rub a small amount of olive oil on the sheet tray.) Place pan in the oven for about 30 to 40 minutes, until the skin is blistery and charred. Don’t be impatient here: If the skin isn’t blistery enough, the peppers will be difficult to peel.
  2. Place the peppers in a large bowl and cover with a cloth bowl cover or plastic wrap. Let sit for at least 20 minutes and up to 4 or 5 hours (or longer.) When cool enough to handle, remove the skin and discard.
  3. Meanwhile, make the whipped goat cheese: place the goat cheese, honey, and milk in a food processor. Purée until smooth, adding more milk as needed to reach a creamy, spreadable consistency.
  4. Assemble the slab sandwiches: Use a serrated knife to halve each focaccia round in half crosswise. Spread the tapenade over one bottom half of each pair of bread rounds. Spread the whipped goat cheese over one top half of each pair. Top the tapenade with a layer of roasted red peppers. Pile greens or arugula over top. Close the sandwich. Present the assembled slab on a large board and cut into individual sandwiches just before serving.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Slab Sandwich
  • Cuisine: Italian