Description
Crispy Blueberry Grilled Cheese sandwiches combine sweet, tangy homemade blueberry lemon thyme jam with gooey white cheddar and mozzarella, all melted between perfectly toasted sourdough bread slices. Finished with flaky sea salt, these sandwiches offer a delightful balance of fresh fruitiness and rich, cheesy comfort ideal for a unique and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Sandwich
- 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
- Prepare the Blueberry Lemon Thyme Jam: Combine fresh blueberries, white sugar, lemon juice, and a bundled lemon thyme sprig 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 frequently, until the jam thickens. Remove and discard the thyme bundle. Let the jam cool for 10 minutes before using.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Lay out 4 slices of sourdough bread. Spread the cooled blueberry lemon thyme jam evenly onto each slice. Sprinkle shredded white cheddar and mozzarella cheese generously over the jam. Top each with remaining bread slices to form 4 sandwiches. Be generous with the jam to create a sweet and tangy flavor balance.
- 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 for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until bread is golden and cheese is melted. Adjust heat to prevent burning. Transfer cooked sandwiches to a cutting board, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet, and repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
- Finish and Serve: Cut each grilled sandwich in half. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and optionally garnish with extra fresh lemon thyme leaves for an aromatic touch. Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the sugar in the jam to taste depending on blueberry sweetness.
- For an even crispier crust, lightly butter the outer sides of the bread before grilling.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm melted cheese and fresh jam.
- You can substitute lemon thyme with regular thyme if unavailable, though flavor will vary slightly.
- Cast iron skillet helps achieve an evenly browned, crispy crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: blueberry grilled cheese, blueberry jam sandwich, lemon thyme grilled cheese, crispy grilled cheese, fruit jam sandwich
