Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet blackberries, tangy balsamic, and creamy cheeses with this Balsamic Blackberry Bliss Grilled Cheese recipe. Perfect for a gourmet twist on a classic favorite!
Ingredients
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Balsamic Blackberry Mixture:
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Grilled Cheese:
- 8 slices of crusty sourdough or artisan bread
- 4 oz goat cheese (or cream cheese), softened
- 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare Blackberry Mixture: Mash blackberries with balsamic vinegar, honey, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread goat cheese on bread slices. Layer mozzarella and blackberry mixture on half the slices. Top with remaining bread.
- Grill Sandwiches: Butter outsides of sandwiches. Cook on skillet until golden and cheese melts.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Substitute brie or cream cheese for goat cheese.
- Enhance with fresh basil or arugula before grilling.
- Pairs well with mixed greens or a light soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling (Stovetop)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
