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Blueberry Basil Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Blueberry Basil Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
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A delightful and gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, combining sweet blueberries cooked down with maple syrup, fragrant fresh basil, and creamy honey goat cheese grilled to golden perfection. This sandwich offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and herbaceous flavors, ideal for a unique breakfast or light lunch.

Ingredients

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Blueberry Mixture

  • 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • 5–7 fresh basil leaves, whole or chopped

Sandwich

  • 2 slices of bread
  • 2–3 tablespoons honey goat cheese
  • Butter, for spreading

Instructions

  1. Prepare the blueberry glaze: In a small saucepan, bring the blueberries and maple syrup to a gentle boil over medium heat. Using a spoon or spatula, begin mashing the berries as they soften. Continue boiling and stirring for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Strain the mixture to remove solids, reserving the liquid for other uses such as pancakes. Set the thickened blueberry mixture aside.
  2. Assemble the sandwich for grilling: Butter one side of each slice of bread generously. On the unbuttered side of each slice, spread about 1 tablespoon of honey goat cheese. Place both slices butter-side down onto a medium heated griddle or skillet. On one slice, spread the prepared blueberry mixture evenly over the goat cheese, then top with fresh basil leaves.
  3. Cook and assemble: Grill the bread slices until the bottom is golden brown and the goat cheese begins to melt, about 2-4 minutes. Carefully place one slice over the other to form a sandwich with the blueberry and basil layer inside. Press gently and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes to meld the sandwich together. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries based on availability, but allow frozen blueberries to thaw and drain excess water before cooking to avoid a watery mixture.
  • Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey to your preference.
  • For an extra crispy sandwich, use thicker slices of bread like sourdough or country white.
  • Reserve the blueberry syrup strained from the mixture as a delicious topping for pancakes, yogurt, or oatmeal.
  • Fresh basil is key for flavor freshness; if unavailable, try substituting with fresh mint for a different but complementary flavor.

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Keywords: blueberry grilled cheese, goat cheese sandwich, basil sandwich, sweet and savory sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese, blueberry honey goat cheese

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