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    Blackberry Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    January 18, 2023 by Marc Matsumoto Leave a Comment

    Blackberry Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwich on a plate

    This is an idea I've had rattling around in my head for years, but blackberry jam is impossible to find in Japan, and on the rare occasion I've been able to buy fresh blackberries from Costco, they haven't lasted long enough to turn them into jam.

    Last October, I was out in Oregon to give a lecture, and I was gifted a few jars of blackberry jam, so after daydreaming about this for at least five years, I was finally able to turn it into reality. But did it live up to the hype in my head?

    Well, it's not going to change anyone's world, but it's pretty darned delicious, and it spawned some other ideas. Next up: blackberry quesadillas... or perhaps a blackberry stuffed monte cristo sandwich.

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    A plate of Blackberry Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    Blackberry Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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    Prep Time 8 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 16 minutes mins
    Yield 2 servings

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    Ingredients 

    • 4 slices crusty bread
    • 2 tablespoons butter softened
    • 2 tablespoons blackberry jam
    • 75 grams Gouda cheese shredded

    Instructions

    • Slice the bread into four ½-inch slices. Consider how the bread will fit together to make two sandwiches and line the bread up, so the outside surfaces are facing up. Divide the butter between the bread and spread an even layer on each slice.
      Buttered bread for Blackberry Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    • Flip 2 slices of bread over and spread a tablespoon of blackberry jam on each one.
      Blackberry jam on bread for Blackberry Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    • Top the jam with the shredded Gouda and then sandwich with a piece of buttered bread with the butter facing up.
      Assembling the sandwiches for Blackberry Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    • Pan-grill the sandwiches over medium-low heat. You'll want to use a sturdy spatula to press on the sandwiches to ensure the bread browns evenly.
      Pressing down on the sandwiches in a pan.
    • Once the bread is browned and crispy on one side and the cheese starts to melt, flip the sandwich over and brown the other side.
      Blackberry Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwich in a pan
    • Slice and serve immediately.
      A plate of Blackberry Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    Nutrition

    Calories 638kcalCarbohydrates 81gProtein 23gFat 25gSaturated Fat 14gPolyunsaturated Fat 2gMonounsaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0.5gCholesterol 73mgSodium 1174mgPotassium 214mgFiber 3gSugar 16gVitamin A 561IUVitamin C 2mgCalcium 336mgIron 5mg
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American, Original

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