Description
This Crispy Blueberry Grilled Cheese combines jammy homemade blueberry compote with sharp white cheddar and melty mozzarella between buttery, golden sourdough slices. It delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, crisp, and creamy in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
8 slices sourdough bread
4 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and thyme. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Lay out the sourdough slices on a clean surface. Spread a generous spoonful of blueberry compote over four slices.
- Evenly divide the shredded white cheddar and mozzarella over the blueberry layer.
- Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches. Spread softened butter evenly over the outside of each sandwich.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, gently pressing with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crisp and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the skillet, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, slice in half, and serve warm.
Notes
Swap white cheddar for brie for a creamier texture.
Add a thin layer of cream cheese under the compote for extra richness.
Use rosemary instead of thyme for a different herbal note.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven over low heat to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
