Bacon Blackberry Grilled Cheese
The bacon blackberry grilled cheese is out of this world! It's gooey, savory, cheesy, crunchy, and tart.
Ingredients
Blackberry Reduction
- 20 oz. Blackberries thawed
- 2.5 oz. Granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp. Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. Lemon zest
Bacon Blackberry Grilled Cheese
- 2 tbsp. Blackberry reduction
- 2 slices Applewood bacon cooked and chopped
- 3 Fresh blackberries
- 2 slices Sourdough bread 1/4 inch thick
- 2 slices Muenster cheese
- 2 slices Sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp. Gruyère cheese
- 2 tbsp. Unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Blackberry Reduction
- Add the thawed blackberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt into a medium-high saucepan. Stir the mixture occasionally to prevent burning.
- Once bubbling, reduce the heat to a medium-low and continue to cook until it reduces by half (~15 minutes).
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use (up to 1 week).
Bacon Blackberry Grilled Cheese
- Heat a cast iron skillet on low heat.
- Spread 1.5 tablespoons of blackberry reduction evenly onto two slices of bread.
- Place 2 slices of cheese onto the bread, followed by a handful chopped bacon and a few pieces of blackberries.
- Add half of the shredded cheese and 2 more slices of cheese. Carefully close the sandwich and transfer to the cast iron skillet.
- Allow to toast for 1-2 minutes per side. Increase the heat to a medium-high.
- Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of EVOO to the skillet.
- Cook the grilled cheese for 4 minutes. Press down (be gentle, do not smash) and flip the sandwich. Continue to cook until golden brown and cheese melts.
- Eat immediately.