Bacon, Brie, and Blueberry Grilled Cheese

brie cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Goat cheese has a similar creamy texture and flavor, while cream cheese is more budget-friendly.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pancetta offers a similar flavor at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking, and margarine is a less expensive alternative.

Get the pan to medium heat, not too hot, medium to medium-low is ideal.

Butter one side of the sourdough bread using a basting brush, not too much butter, just enough.

Flip the bread over and smear wild blueberry preserves on the unbuttered side.

Butter the other slice of bread, then flip it and add blueberry preserves on that side as well.

Slice the brie cheese thinly, keeping it in the fridge until ready to slice for easier cutting.

Layer the brie cheese on top of the blueberry preserves on one slice of bread.

Break the cooked bacon into pieces and layer it on top of the brie cheese.

Flip the sandwich over to cook the other side, ensuring it gets a nice crust.

Increase the heat slightly to get more color on the sandwich, then flip it again.

Transfer the sandwich to a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melty.

After about 4 minutes, check the sandwich; the cheese should be oozing out the sides.

Remove the sandwich from the oven and place it on a cutting board.

Slice the sandwich in half to reveal the melted brie, bacon, and blueberry filling.

Cooking Techniques

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