Description
Crispy Blueberry Grilled Cheese combines sweet homemade blueberry lemon thyme jam with melty mozzarella and sharp white cheddar, all grilled between buttery slices of sourdough. This sweet-savory sandwich is golden, gooey, and irresistibly crisp.
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Lemon Thyme Jam:
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 1 small bundle lemon thyme, tied with kitchen twine
For the Sandwiches:
- 8 slices sourdough bread (about 1/4-inch thick)
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 oz white cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 tbsp butter
- Flaky sea salt, for finishing
Instructions
1. In a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and bundled lemon thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
2. Lower the heat to low and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens into a jam consistency. Remove and discard the thyme bundle and let the jam cool for about 10 minutes.
3. Lay out 4 slices of sourdough bread and spread the blueberry jam evenly over each slice. Sprinkle white cheddar and mozzarella over the jam, then top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
4. Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Place two sandwiches in the skillet and cover with a lid. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
5. Flip the sandwiches and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
6. Transfer to a cutting board. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet and repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
7. Cut each sandwich in half, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and extra fresh thyme if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Be generous with the blueberry jam for a bold sweet and tangy flavor contrast.
If the bread browns too quickly before the cheese melts, lower the heat and cover the skillet to help the cheese soften.
The blueberry jam can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Try adding a thin layer of cream cheese for an even creamier variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 1700 kcal
- Sugar: 70 g
- Sodium: 1400 mg
- Fat: 95 g
- Saturated Fat: 55 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 170 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 240 mg
