Nothing says comfort food like a hot, melted, grilled cheese sandwich. I enjoy grilled cheese throughout the year, but love to change it up based on what the seasons have to offer. Today, I am pairing local blueberries and honey with soft brie and freshly snipped basil; for a Blueberry & Brie Grilled Cheese.
The flavor combination is divine, and I find myself craving those jammy blueberries throughout the season. Feel free, as always, to get creative! Other variations to consider is the addition of caramelized onions and herbs like thyme.
Blueberry & Brie Grilled Cheese is a fun grown-up twist to the standard classic and makes for fun backyard appetizers, too! Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup blueberries, washed
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 4 slices artisan bread
- Handful fresh basil
- Brie cheese, sliced, desired amount
- Butter, room temperature
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the blueberries, balsamic, and honey. Stir to mix well. Cook, gently stirring the blueberries and lightly mashing them, until they soften and turn almost jammy, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Butter the outside of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side of one slice of bread, spoon a layer of the blueberry mixture, add basil, and about 2-3 slices of brie, or desired amount. Top with the remaining slice of bread, buttered side up. Repeat for next sandwich.
- In a skillet or grill pan over medium heat, add the sandwiches (or make one at a time) browning each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
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