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Blackberry Bacon Grilled Cheese

A delightful twist on a classic comfort food, this Blackberry Bacon Grilled Cheese combines the creaminess of melted cheese, sweet tangy blackberries, and crispy bacon for a flavor explosion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 slices slices of bread (sourdough or whole-grain) Choose your preferred type of bread.
  • 6 slices slices of crispy cooked bacon (or turkey bacon) Cook bacon until crispy.
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Feel free to mix in your favorite cheeses.
  • ½ cup fresh blackberries
  • 2 tablespoons butter (softened for easy spreading) Use softened butter for better spreading.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 6-8 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.
  2. Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface. Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
  3. On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer shredded cheddar cheese, followed by crispy bacon, a few blackberries, and more shredded cheese on top.
Cooking
  1. Place the remaining slices of bread on top, buttered side facing out. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the sandwich.
  2. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Flip the sandwich with a spatula and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are golden and the cheese is melted.
Serving
  1. Let the sandwich cool for a minute, slice it in half, and serve warm.
  2. Enjoy your Blackberry Bacon Grilled Cheese!

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding a spread of basil pesto inside the sandwich before grilling. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.