Description
Create a festive and comforting lunch with this Grilled Cheese featuring a bright, homemade Cranberry Relish. This recipe brings together creamy, melted cheese and tart, sweet relish for a perfect holiday or cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices Sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 slices Sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup Fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the orange zest. This is your Cranberry Relish. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
- Flip two slices of bread butter-side down. Layer two slices of cheddar and two slices of Gruyère on top of these slices.
- Spread 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard on the unbuttered side of the remaining two bread slices.
- Top the cheese layers with the mustard-spread bread slices, mustard-side down.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Place the sandwiches in the skillet. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
- Remove the grilled cheese from the skillet. Slice in half diagonally.
- Serve immediately with a generous spoonful of the Cranberry Relish on the side or spread inside the sandwich.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, use a cookie cutter to cut the bread into star shapes before assembling.
- If your relish seems too thick after cooling, add a tablespoon of water to reach your desired consistency.
- Feel free to substitute Gruyère with Fontina for a creamier melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich with relish
- Calories: Estimate 450
- Sugar: Estimate 12g
- Sodium: Estimate 550mg
- Fat: Estimate 28g
- Saturated Fat: Estimate 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate 10g
- Trans Fat: Estimate 0g
- Carbohydrates: Estimate 30g
- Fiber: Estimate 2g
- Protein: Estimate 20g
- Cholesterol: Estimate 75mg