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Crispy Blueberry Grilled Cheese

Crispy Blueberry Grilled Cheese: 5 Bold Flavor Secrets


  • Author: Yale Zapata
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy Blueberry Grilled Cheese is a unique twist on a classic sandwich. It combines creamy cheeses and sweet blueberry jam for a delightful flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pint fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 small bundle lemon thyme, tied with twine
  • 8 slices sourdough bread (about 1/4-inch thick)
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 4 oz white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and the bundled lemon thyme.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Lower heat and continue simmering another 10 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
  4. Remove and discard the thyme bundle. Let the jam cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Lay out 4 slices of bread. Spread a generous layer of the blueberry jam on each slice.
  6. Evenly sprinkle mozzarella and white cheddar over the jam.
  7. Top with remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
  8. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  9. Place two sandwiches in the skillet, cover, and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden.
  10. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted.
  11. Repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches.
  12. Cut sandwiches in half and sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt and extra thyme leaves if desired.

Notes

  • Allow the jam to cool slightly so it doesn’t make the bread soggy.
  • Cook on medium heat to avoid burning the bread before the cheese melts.
  • Extra thyme leaves add a fragrant finish.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 1600–1800
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 90–100 g
  • Saturated Fat: 40 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 50 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 160–180 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Protein: 40–50 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: Crispy Blueberry Grilled Cheese, Grilled Cheese, Blueberry Jam, Sourdough Sandwich