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).
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.