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Nothing against the classic sandwich, but this Blueberry Basil Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a unique variation of everyone's favorite--fresh basil, juicy blueberries and goat cheese with a hint of honey--delicious!
I love love LOVE a good grilled cheese. If I am not eating the classic, it's more than likely that I will be eating this Havarti Avocado version. But when summer berry season hits and the garden is bursting with basil, this is my go to.
A little sweet and a little savory. This blueberry goat cheese grilled cheese is an unexpected flavor combination you will just love.
Berry season if the very best. Make sure to check out our Favorite Berry Recipes, including Blueberry Banana Muffins, Blueberry Baked Oatmeal, as well as our Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad!
Ingredients and Swaps:
- bread: any bread should work great. I love a fresh loaf of multigrain with this goat cheese grilled cheese sandwich, but have made it with sourdough and other breads which have still been incredible.
- blueberries: fresh or frozen
- maple: you can sub honey or another sweetener. This is just to sweeten the blueberries a bit.
- basil: fresh is best here for sure!
- goat cheese: I love using a honey goat cheese in this sandwich. If you can't find any, soften the goat cheese and stir a teaspoon of honey into it.
- butter: whatever you like to add to your bread for grilled cheese sandwiches is fine here.
How to make the best Blueberry Basil Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich:
The thick, fresh made blueberry sauce is what makes this grilled goat cheese sandwich. Sure, you could use blueberry jam if you prefer, but it only takes a few minutes to whip this up.
Bring the blueberries and maple syrup to a light boil in a small sauce pan. As the mixture begins to boil, mash the blueberries to release the juices and stir. After 5 minutes, strain the liquid from the berries. Set aside.
Once the blueberries are ready, prep the rest. Spread butter over one side of each bread slice. Add goat cheese to the inside of the bread. Lay both pieces butter side down onto pan.
Spread the blueberry sauce over top of one side of the bread. Add the basil leaves.
Allow the bread to cook to golden brown and then assemble the pieces together. You are all set! Enjoy!
Expert Tips:
- You can but a tiny bit of water into the pan with the blueberries if you want to. I didn't need any corn starch or anything. For this Blueberry Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese, the sauce is just heated berries for the most part, keeping it as simple as possible!
- Cutting this sandwich can get a bit messy. You can cook them in smaller, halved pieces if that is how you prefer serving them.
- Not a fan of goat cheese? Cream cheese will be amazing as well!
- You don't want to overdo it on melting goat cheese as it will become a bit too thin. The goat cheese won't get too melted if you cook this on medium heat and allow the bread to grill slowly. If the bread is thicker that helps as well.
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Blueberry Basil Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- ½ c blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 5-7 fresh basil leaves, whole or chopped
- 2 slices of bread
- 2-3 T honey goat cheese
- butter
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the blueberries and maple syrup to a very soft boil and begin mashing while stirring. Allow to boil for about 5 minutes and then strain liquid (reserve liquid for pancakes tomorrow morning!)
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Then spread 1 T goat cheese onto the other side of each. Place both pieces buttered side down on a medium heated griddle. Spread blueberry mixture on top of the goat cheese on one of the slices of bread and top with basil.
- Cook until bread is golden brown and assemble into sandwich adding one of the slices of bread on top. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can but a tiny bit of water into the pan with the blueberries if you want to. I didn't need any corn starch or anything. For this Blueberry Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese, the sauce is just heated berries for the most part, keeping it as simple as possible!
- Cutting this sandwich can get a bit messy. You can cook them in smaller, halved pieces if that is how you prefer serving them.
- Not a fan of goat cheese? Cream cheese will be amazing as well!
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mimi says
Well this looks fabulous! I might also like this with a blueberry chutney!
Lorie says
That sounds fabulous!
Bailey says
Yum! Such a unique but bright combination. This is sure to be a favorite for many years to come.
Lorie says
Thanks Bailey! It’s a favorite here for sure!!
hillary says
I love goat cheese and fruit combos. This looks yummy!
Lorie says
Such a perfect combo right?!
Beth says
Wow, this is so out of the ordinary for my grilled cheese repertoire, but it looks amazing. I am going to try it next week!
Lorie says
Hope you love it Beth!!
Katie Kelly says
THIS looks so good! I love the combo of berries and basil!
Lorie says
Makes it feel so fancy ??♀️
Twinsietips.com says
OMG yum! My girls love blueberries and grilled cheese so I will definitely be trying this! Also I am growing a basil plant in my click n grow indoor garden 🙂
Lorie says
Sounds like you are all set then!
Stephanie Brophy says
This looks incredible. I'm a fan of any recipe including the words grilled cheese but add a summer berry? Heck yes.
Lorie says
Ha, truth!!!
Lindy says
Just made this and added some prosciutto as well. Yum!
Lorie says
Yum, sounds like I need to try that now as well!
Jen says
Wow! You had me a grilled cheese...then the goat cheese....then the honey. Perfection! And I love the color!
Lorie says
Yep, a triple whammy!!!
Jaclyn Musselman says
Oh my goodness--this looks amazing! This would be a perfect weekday lunch.
Lorie says
I’ve had it at least once a week for lunch these days, but more like twice!