Description

Craving a unique twist on a classic comfort food? This Blackberry-Peach Grilled Cheese is your perfect choice! Featuring crusty sourdough bread, creamy goat cheese, sweet-tart blackberries, juicy peaches, and melty fontina and Emmentaler cheeses, this sandwich is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and gooey flavors.

Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make Blackberry-Peach Grilled Cheese. Each ingredient adds to the creamy, sweet, and savory magic.

Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp, at room temperature): Ensures a golden, crispy exterior.
Sourdough Bread (2 thick slices): Provides a crusty, tangy base.
Goat Cheese (2 Tbsp): Adds creamy, tangy richness.
Blackberries (½ cup): Offer sweet-tart bursts of flavor.
Peach (½, thinly sliced): Brings juicy, sweet freshness.
Fontina Cheese (2 oz, shredded): Melts smoothly with nutty flavor.
Emmentaler Cheese (2 oz, shredded): Adds mild, creamy meltiness.

Substitutions and Variations

Sourdough Bread: Swap with gluten-free bread or brioche for a sweeter twist.
Goat Cheese: Replace with cream cheese, brie, or vegan cheese spread for dairy-free.
Blackberries: Use raspberries, blueberries, or chopped strawberries for similar tartness.
Peach: Swap with nectarine, apricot, or pear slices.
Fontina/Emmentaler: Substitute with cheddar, gouda, or vegan cheese for dairy-free.
Gluten-Free Version: Use certified gluten-free bread; ensure cheeses are gluten-free.
Vegan Version: Swap butter with vegan butter, goat cheese with vegan cheese spread, and fontina/Emmentaler with vegan cheese.
Savory Twist: Add 2 slices cooked bacon or prosciutto (non-vegetarian) with the fruit.
Herb-Forward: Mix 1 tsp chopped fresh basil or thyme into the goat cheese.

Note: This recipe is not easily adapted for keto due to the bread and fruit (~20–25g net carbs per sandwich); consider a keto bread and reduce fruit for a low-carb version (~5–6g net carbs).

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Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Bread

Spread 1 Tbsp unsalted butter on one side of each of 2 thick sourdough bread slices.
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat.

Tip: Use room-temperature butter for easy spreading; ensure skillet is preheated for even browning.

Step 2: Toast and Add Cheese

Place both bread slices, buttered side down, in the skillet and reduce heat to low.
Spread 1 Tbsp goat cheese on the unbuttered side of each slice.

Tip: Spread goat cheese thinly to avoid overpowering; keep heat low to prevent burning.

Step 3: Add Fillings

On one slice, add ½ cup blackberries and gently smash with a fork to spread evenly.
Layer ½ peach (thinly sliced), 2 oz shredded fontina, and 2 oz shredded Emmentaler on top of the blackberries.

Tip: Slice peaches thinly for even layering; distribute cheeses evenly for consistent melting.

Step 4: Grill the Sandwich

Cook until the buttered sides are golden brown, about 3–4 minutes.
Sandwich the two bread slices together, with the filling on one side and goat cheese on the other.
Continue cooking, pressing down gently and flipping once, until the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.

Tip: Use a spatula to press gently for even melting; flip carefully to keep filling intact.

Step 5: Serve

Remove from skillet and let rest for 1 minute.
Slice in half and serve warm.

Tip: Cut diagonally for a classic presentation; serve immediately for gooey texture.