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Blueberry Grilled Cheese

Sweet & Savory Blueberry Grilled Cheese for a Cozy Treat

This Blueberry Grilled Cheese combines the sweetness of blueberries with gooey melted cheese, creating a unique and delicious comfort food.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 2 slices hearty bread (sourdough or ciabatta)
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese medium to sharp varieties
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese whole milk for stretchiness
For the Blueberry Compote
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries ripe and fresh
  • 1/4 cup white sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon thyme or regular thyme
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh blueberries, white sugar, lemon juice, and lemon thyme. Stir occasionally as the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Allow it to simmer for about 20 minutes, until thickened and jammy, stirring occasionally. Once thickened, remove from heat and let the compote cool completely.
  2. Take two slices of your hearty bread and spread a generous layer of the cooled blueberry compote on one side of each slice. Sprinkle a combination of white cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the blueberry layer, ensuring even coverage for a gooey melt. Place the remaining slices of bread on top, pressing gently.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add a pat of unsalted butter, allowing it to melt and coat the pan. Carefully place two assembled sandwiches into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bread reaches a golden brown color.
  4. Once the first side is golden, gently flip the sandwiches using a spatula, adding a little more butter if necessary. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring both sides are evenly browned and the cheese is fully melted.
  5. Carefully remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for a minute or two before slicing them in half. For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt and a few sprigs of fresh lemon thyme on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh shredded cheese and maintain medium-low heat while grilling to achieve a crispy exterior with melted interior cheese.

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