Description
Create a festive and comforting lunch with this Grilled Cheese featuring a bright Cranberry Relish. This recipe blends the classic comfort of melted cheese with a tart, homemade relish for a special touch.
Ingredients
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- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Cook for about 8-10 minutes until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens into a relish.
- Stir in the orange zest and remove from heat. Let the relish cool slightly.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer two slices of cheddar and two slices of Gruyère cheese, dividing evenly.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Place the sandwiches in the skillet and grill for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove the grilled cheese from the skillet.
- Carefully open each sandwich and spread a generous layer of the cranberry relish inside.
- Slice in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can make the cranberry relish a day ahead. Store it covered in the refrigerator.
- Use your favorite sturdy bread for the best grilling results.
- Adjust the sugar in the relish to match your preferred level of tartness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling/Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Not specified
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified