Juicy Blueberry Grilled Cheese (Printable)
Fresh blueberries meld with melted cheddar and cream cheese between buttery golden sourdough slices.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 4 slices sourdough or hearty white bread
→ Cheese
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 4 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
→ Fruit
04 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
→ Spreads & Fats
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 tbsp honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
→ Seasoning
07 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper (optional)
# Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, gently toss the blueberries with honey and black pepper if using; set aside.
02 - Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over two slices (on top of cream cheese).
04 - Spoon the blueberry mixture evenly over the cheddar layer.
05 - Top with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches.
06 - Butter the outsides of each sandwich.
07 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
08 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
09 - Remove, let rest 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way hot blueberries burst against creamy cheese creates little pockets of sweet jam right in the sandwich
- It takes five minutes longer than regular grilled cheese but tastes like something from a fancy brunch spot
02 -
- Medium heat is lower than you think, too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts
- Cream cheese must be truly soft or it will tear the bread when you try to spread it
03 -
- Shred your own cheddar instead of buying pre shredded cheese for better melting
- Room temperature ingredients melt more evenly and cook more consistently