Looking for a fun twist on a grilled cheese sandwich? Try this delicious version with juicy blackberries and gooey brie cheese for a unique sweet and savory combo.
On the heels of those lavender cookies, I bring you another blackberry treat.
To think, I used to not like blackberries!
This recipe came to be because I saw this BLUEberry brie grilled cheese.
(That one actually uses blueberry pie filling instead of simply the fruit.)
And we all know I like to put fruit in everything. Why not a sandwich?
So I swapped the blueberries for blackberries, and had the perfect amount of brie to use up!
It was meant to be.
This recipe is not exactly one of the healthier ones, but it’s comfort food at its finest.
Plus a serving of fruit counts for something, right?
Brie is a favorite of mine for grilled cheeses (as evidenced in this “grown up” version).
ALSO I learned a new trick for making grilled cheese sandwiches even better – butter BOTH sides and grill one side before putting the fillings in. Tip from chef Adam Kuban.
You can keep it simple and just use blackberries and brie cheese, or you can get fancy and drizzle a little honey and/or cinnamon on for a little extra sweetness.
The recipe measurements are just a guideline, go ahead and stuff that sandwich to your hearts content!
Have you ever added blackberries or fruit to your grilled cheese?
Tell me in the comments!
Other fruit-filled recipes you might love: berry stuffed french toast, berry swirl bread, blueberry banana bread.
Blackberry Brie Grilled Cheese
Looking for a fun twist on a grilled cheese sandwich? Try this delicious version with juicy blackberries and gooey brie cheese for a unique sweet and savory combo.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 slices thick sandwich bread
- 1/2 cup blackberries, sliced lengthwise
- 4 ounces brie cheese, rind removed
- drizzle of honey, optional
- sprinkle of cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- Butter both sides of sandwich bread and place on a warmed cast iron skillet or griddle (or similar). Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned, and then flip each slice.
- Place brie cheese and blackberry slices on one piece of bread (the cooked side). Option to drizzle with honey and/or sprinkle cinnamon on top.
- Place the other piece of bread on top of blackberries (browned side down). Cook until cheese is melted and both sides of sandwich are lightly browned, flipping as necessary.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 849Total Fat: 57gSaturated Fat: 35gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 174mgSodium: 1202mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 7gSugar: 25gProtein: 30g
Nutrition information is calculated automatically by an online tool at Nutritionix. It is not always accurate. Please use your own tools to check if you rely on this information.
Anne
Wednesday 18th of March 2020
I have always made grilled cheese with thin sliced apples.
Edyta at Innocent Delight
Friday 25th of August 2017
Brie cheese is my absolute favorite and I usually pair it with raspberries but I really love your idea of blackberries. I will be using it moving forward. Thanks for that!
Kelly
Sunday 27th of August 2017
I'm sure raspberries would be great with it too!
Dahn
Friday 25th of August 2017
fruit and cheese are such a great combination. This sounds like a delicious sandwich and my wild blackberries are perfectly ripe in the backyard. Great timing
Jeni @ Biscuits & Booze
Friday 25th of August 2017
This is happiness on a plate. Seriously, all of the heart eye emojis!
Christina Shoemaker
Friday 25th of August 2017
I love creating variations of a traditional grilled cheese and this one is so FUN!! I love the color and the pairing! I bet it's amazing!