Blueberry White Cheddar Grilled Cheese
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and savory with our Blueberry White Cheddar Grilled Cheese. This gourmet sandwich features luscious blueberries melded with sharp white cheddar, all encased in perfectly toasted sourdough bread. Ideal for a quick lunch or as a standout appetizer at gatherings, this recipe offers a unique flavor experience that will impress everyone who tries it. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll create a deliciously satisfying dish that elevates the classic grilled cheese into something truly special. Serve it with a side salad or some crispy chips for a complete meal that will please both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 small bunch lemon thyme sprigs, tied in kitchen twine
- 8 slices sourdough bread, ¼” thick
- 4 oz white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz block mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 tbsp butter
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the blueberry jam by combining fresh blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon thyme in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until thickened. Remove thyme sprigs and cool.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading cooled blueberry jam on slices of sourdough, topping with shredded white cheddar and mozzarella, then closing each sandwich.
- In a preheated cast iron skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook sandwiches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.
- Slice in half and sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg