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Blackberry Balsamic & Brie Grilled Cheese

Blackberry balsamic & brie grilled cheese with golden-toasted sourdough and gooey melted brie, layered with fresh blackberries. A drizzle of balsamic glaze and honey finishes the sandwich for a sweet-tangy bite in every pull.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Blackberry balsamic & brie grilled cheese
  • 4 sourdough bread
  • 6 oz brie cheese sliced
  • 0.5 cup fresh blackberries
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 2 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 fresh arugula optional
  • 1 honey for drizzling

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Assemble the sandwiches
  1. Butter one side of each sourdough bread slice generously.
  2. Place two slices butter-side down and layer with brie cheese, fresh blackberries, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
  3. Add fresh arugula if desired, then top with the remaining sourdough bread slices, butter-side up.
Grill until golden and melty
  1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook the sandwiches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  3. Press gently with a spatula while cooking to help the cheese melt evenly.
Finish and serve
  1. Remove from heat, drizzle with honey and additional balsamic glaze, then slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the heat at medium so the brie melts fully without burning the sourdough. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days and reheat in a skillet over medium-low until warmed through (cheese may be slightly less oozy). Freezing isn’t recommended because the bread and brie texture change after thawing. For a lighter swap, use part-skim brie and reduce the butter to 1 tablespoon.