Crispy Blueberry Grilled Cheese: Sweet, Savory, and Unexpectedly Perfect
Crispy Blueberry Grilled Cheese is a sweet and savory twist on classic grilled cheese, featuring blueberry lemon thyme jam and melted cheddar and mozzarella between golden sourdough slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 bundle lemon thyme
- 8 slices sourdough bread (1/4-inch thick)
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 oz white cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 tbsp butter
- Flaky sea salt (for finishing)
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon thyme in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Lower heat and continue simmering another 10 minutes until thickened.
- Remove thyme bundle and let jam cool for 10 minutes.
- Spread blueberry lemon thyme jam onto 4 slices of sourdough bread.
- Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese, then close sandwiches with remaining bread slices.
- Heat skillet over medium and melt 2 tbsp butter.
- Grill two sandwiches at a time for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- Add remaining butter and repeat for remaining sandwiches.
- Slice and finish with flaky sea salt. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use low heat to prevent burning the bread before cheese melts.
- Fresh thyme adds aroma but can be skipped if unavailable.
- Best served immediately while crispy and hot.