Description
Blackberry bliss grilled cheese combines sweet and tangy flavors in a gourmet sandwich that elevates comfort food. Melted cheese, ripe blackberries, and balsamic glaze create a luxurious experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 slices bread
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) blackberries
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheese and Spread:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
Liquid Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Create a silky balsamic reduction by simmering vinegar in a small pan over medium heat until it transforms into a thick, glossy syrup, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with softened butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position a skillet on medium heat and gently place one bread slice, buttered side facing down, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Layer the bread with a generous blanket of shredded mozzarella, strategically scatter fresh blackberries across the cheese, and drizzle the luxurious balsamic reduction for an elegant flavor profile.
- Crown the sandwich with the second bread slice, buttered side facing upward, creating a perfect enclosure for the melting cheese and juicy berries.
- Grill the sandwich until the exterior turns a rich, caramelized golden brown and the cheese melts completely, rotating once midway through cooking to ensure even browning, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the grilled masterpiece to a cutting board, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while the cheese remains gloriously molten and the bread maintains its crisp texture.
Notes
- Balsamic reduction works best when simmered slowly, preventing burning and achieving a thick, syrupy consistency.
- Fresh blackberries provide the most vibrant flavor, but frozen berries can be substituted if gently thawed and patted dry.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and a perfectly crispy, golden-brown exterior on the bread.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular bread with gluten-free sourdough or cauliflower bread to maintain the sandwich’s delicious structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg