Easy Blueberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich for Busy Nights
A sweet and savory grilled cheese with blueberry filling, creamy mascarpone, and melty Brie. Ready in 30 minutes with rustic sourdough and optional honey-arugula garnish for a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh blueberries
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp grated lemon zest
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tsp softened butter
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 oz mascarpone cheese
- 4 oz Brie, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp honey (optional)
- 1 cup baby arugula (optional)
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, and thyme in a saucepan. Boil, then simmer 20 minutes until thickened.
- Cool blueberry mixture 15 minutes while preheating oven to 375°F.
- Butter one side of each bread slice and sear in a skillet 1–2 minutes, golden side down.
- Spread mascarpone on each bread half, top with 2 Tbsp blueberry mixture, then Brie slices.
- Bake 10 minutes until cheese melts. Drizzle with honey and garnish with arugula if desired.
Notes
Sourdough's sturdy structure prevents sogginess
Cooling the blueberry mixture is crucial to protect bread texture
Blueberry filling can be made up to 24 hours ahead
Cooling the blueberry mixture is crucial to protect bread texture
Blueberry filling can be made up to 24 hours ahead
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 22gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32g
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