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Crispy Blueberry Grilled Cheese Recipe

Crispy Blueberry Grilled Cheese Recipe
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This Crispy Blueberry Grilled Cheese recipe combines a sweet and tangy homemade blueberry lemon thyme jam with melted white cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, all grilled to golden perfection inside crunchy sourdough bread. The flavorful jam perfectly balances the creamy cheeses, creating an irresistible twist on a classic sandwich that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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For the Blueberry Lemon Thyme Jam

  • 1 pint fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 small bundle lemon thyme, bundled with kitchen twine

For the Sandwiches

  • 8 slices sourdough bread, each 1/4 inch thick
  • 4 oz white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 4 oz whole mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Blueberry Lemon Thyme Jam: Combine blueberries, white sugar, lemon juice, and bundled lemon thyme in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Lower heat to low and simmer another 10 minutes stirring often until thickened. Remove and discard the thyme bundle and let the jam cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Assemble the Sandwiches: Lay out 4 slices of sourdough bread. Spread a generous amount of the cooled blueberry lemon thyme jam evenly onto each slice. Sprinkle grated white cheddar and shredded mozzarella over the jam. Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread to form sandwiches.
  3. Grill the Sandwiches: Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Place two sandwiches in the skillet, cover with a lid, and cook 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until bread is golden and cheese melted. Add more butter and repeat with remaining sandwiches, adjusting heat as needed to prevent burning.
  4. Finish and Serve: Cut each sandwich in half. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and optionally garnish with extra fresh lemon thyme leaves for an aromatic and flavorful finish. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh thyme for lemon thyme if unavailable, but lemon thyme adds a unique citrus aroma.
  • Using sourdough bread adds a nice tang and crisp texture, but other sturdy breads like country white or rustic Italian work well.
  • Adjust sugar in jam to taste if blueberries are very tart.
  • Cook on medium heat to ensure the cheese melts before the bread overcooks.
  • Double the jam recipe to keep extra on hand for spreading or as a condiment.

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Keywords: Blueberry grilled cheese, grilled cheese sandwich, blueberry jam, lemon thyme jam, sourdough grilled cheese, sweet and savory sandwich

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