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Blueberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Blueberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This Blueberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a gourmet upgrade to the classic comfort food, featuring a delightful blend of savory and sweet. With creamy goat cheese, sharp cheddar, and a tangy blueberry balsamic reduction, every bite offers a sophisticated flavor explosion that is perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 4 slices cheddar
  • 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • Softened butter, to spread over bread

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat the blueberries, balsamic vinegar, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking until the blueberries break down and the mixture resembles a thick paste, which should take about 5 minutes.
    1 cup blueberries, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons sugar
  2. Spread a generous layer of the blueberry balsamic spread onto one of the slices of bread.
  3. Add two slices of cheddar cheese directly over the blueberry spread.
    4 slices cheddar
  4. Spread the crumbled goat cheese over the top of the sliced cheddar.
    4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  5. Place another slice of sourdough bread over the goat cheese to close the sandwich.
    4 slices sourdough bread
  6. Spread softened butter over both the top and bottom exterior of the sandwich.
    Softened butter, to spread over bread
  7. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the sandwich on each side for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is perfectly melty.
  8. Cut the sandwich in half and serve while it is still hot.

Notes

To get the best results for your Blueberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich, consider the bread choice carefully. While sourdough is recommended for its tangy flavor that contrasts the rich cheese, you can also use Brioche for a sweeter finish or Ciabatta for a sturdier, crunchier texture.When cooking the sandwich, keep the heat at a steady medium. If the heat is too high, the bread will burn before the cheddar and goat cheese have a chance to melt into a gooey consistency. Using softened butter is also essential for an even, golden-brown crust.If you have extra blueberry balsamic spread, it can be stored in the refrigerator and used as a topping for crackers or toast. This spread is the key to the "gourmet" feel of the recipe, so do not rush the reduction process in the saucepan.