Honey Grilled Cheese with Berry Compote
Honey Grilled Cheese with Berry Compote
Ingredients
For the Grilled Cheese
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 1/2 cups Fontina cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
- 8 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
- 4 teaspoons honey, for drizzling
For the Berry Compote
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Berry Compote: In a small saucepan, combine the blackberries, blueberries, lemon zest, and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the berries break down and the mixture thickens into a compote. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Prepare the Cheeses: In a medium bowl, combine the grated Fontina cheese and Gruyère cheese. Set aside. Slice the Brie cheese into thin pieces.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Assemble the Grilled Cheese: For each sandwich, spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of two slices of sourdough bread. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, into the hot pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Layer the cheeses: Arrange a quarter of the sliced Brie cheese over the bread in the pan. Sprinkle a quarter of the Fontina and Gruyère mixture evenly over the Brie. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the prepared berry compote on top of the cheeses.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Finish assembly and cook: Place the second slice of sourdough bread, butter-side up, on top of the compote. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the bottom slice is golden brown and crispy and the cheese begins to melt.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Flip and caramelize: Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of honey over the top of the sandwich. Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes, or until the second side is golden brown and crispy, the cheese is thoroughly melted and gooey, and the honey has caramelized slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Serve: Remove the grilled cheese from the pan. Repeat steps 3-6 for the remaining sandwiches. Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.
⏱️ 6 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Grilled Cheese with Berry Compote
For the Grilled Cheese
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 1/2 cups Fontina cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
- 8 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
- 4 teaspoons honey, for drizzling
For the Berry Compote
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Berry Compote: In a small saucepan, combine the blackberries, blueberries, lemon zest, and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the berries break down and the mixture thickens into a compote. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Prepare the Cheeses: In a medium bowl, combine the grated Fontina cheese and Gruyère cheese. Set aside. Slice the Brie cheese into thin pieces.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Assemble the Grilled Cheese: For each sandwich, spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of two slices of sourdough bread. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, into the hot pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Layer the cheeses: Arrange a quarter of the sliced Brie cheese over the bread in the pan. Sprinkle a quarter of the Fontina and Gruyère mixture evenly over the Brie. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the prepared berry compote on top of the cheeses.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Finish assembly and cook: Place the second slice of sourdough bread, butter-side up, on top of the compote. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the bottom slice is golden brown and crispy and the cheese begins to melt.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Flip and caramelize: Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of honey over the top of the sandwich. Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes, or until the second side is golden brown and crispy, the cheese is thoroughly melted and gooey, and the honey has caramelized slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Serve: Remove the grilled cheese from the pan. Repeat steps 3-6 for the remaining sandwiches. Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.
⏱️ 6 min