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Balsamic Blackberry Bliss Grilled Cheese

A delicious twist on a classic comfort food, combining creamy mozzarella with tangy blackberry balsamic reduction for a quick and gourmet meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 2 slices slices of your favorite bread (sourdough or whole grain)
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries the juicier, the better!
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar this adds magic!
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese or a cheese of your choice!
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for that perfect crispiness
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • optional Honey or brown sugar if you fancy a sweeter touch

Method
 

Preparation of Balsamic Reduction
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the balsamic vinegar and blackberries. Stir occasionally and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  2. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Stir in a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Assembly of Sandwich
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
  2. Place one slice of bread in the skillet, and layer it with fresh mozzarella and a generous drizzle of the balsamic reduction.
  3. Top it with the second slice of bread.
Grilling the Sandwich
  1. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden and toasty.
  2. Flip and cook the other side until the cheese is melty and gooey (about another 3-4 minutes).
Serving
  1. Once perfectly grilled, remove from heat, slice, and serve while hot.
  2. Drizzle additional balsamic reduction on top if you’re feeling fancy.

Notes

Don’t stress about perfecting your flip! If your grilled cheese doesn’t make it to Instagram-worthy, it’ll still taste amazing. If you’re craving an even sweeter bite, consider adding honey or brown sugar to your balsamic mixture. Leftover balsamic reduction? Store it in a jar in the fridge to use on salads or desserts.