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Crispy Blueberry Grilled Cheese

Crispy Blueberry Grilled Cheese: A Sweet-Savory Delight

Enjoy a gourmet brunch with this Crispy Blueberry Grilled Cheese, a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Grilled Cheese
  • 2 slices sturdy bread (sourdough or country)
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese (shredded) medium to sharp variety preferred
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded) whole milk preferred
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Blueberry Compote
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries substitute with strawberries or raspberries if desired
  • 1/4 cup white sugar honey or maple syrup can be used as alternatives
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon lemon thyme fresh thyme can be used or omitted

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine fresh blueberries, white sugar, lemon juice, and lemon thyme. Cook over medium heat until boiling, reduce heat, and let simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  2. Spread a layer of cooled blueberry compote on one side of two slices of bread. Sprinkle white cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the compote, then top with the other bread slices, pressing together gently.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter and place the sandwiches in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cover, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
  4. Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, slice in half, and garnish with flaky sea salt and additional lemon thyme. Serve with tomato soup if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure the blueberry compote is thick before assembly to prevent sogginess. Use fresh shredded cheese for best results.

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