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Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Blueberries

Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Blueberries

Elevated gourmet grilled cheese featuring creamy melted brie and sweet homemade blueberry compote, a perfect blend of savory and sweet.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine American, French
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 545 kcal

Equipment

  • Nonstick skillet or cast iron 10 to 12 inch
  • small saucepan
  • Wide spatula
  • Sharp knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Fresh blueberries Frozen works, thaw first
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice Fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves Plus sprigs for topping
  • 4 slices Brioche bread Thick cut, challah works too
  • 6 ounces Brie cheese Rind removed for better melting
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Softened, room temperature
  • 0.5 teaspoon Flaky sea salt Maldon or similar

Instructions
 

  • Combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in small saucepan over medium heat, cook 5 minutes until berries burst and thicken slightly.
  • Remove from heat, stir in thyme leaves, let cool slightly while preparing sandwich.
  • Slice brie into thin pieces, removing white rind for better melting.
  • Generously butter one side of each brioche slice with softened butter.
  • Place one slice butter side down in cold skillet, layer brie evenly over bread.
  • Spoon warm blueberry compote over cheese, add more brie on top to sandwich the fruit.
  • Place second bread slice on top with butter side facing up.
  • Turn heat to medium low, cook 3 to 4 minutes until bottom is deep golden brown.
  • Carefully flip sandwich, press gently with spatula, cook another 3 to 4 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
  • Transfer to cutting board, top with fresh thyme sprigs and flaky sea salt, cut diagonally and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 545kcal
Keyword blueberries, comfort food, Gourmet Grilled Cheese, grilled cheese, savory, Sweet
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