Cranberry Cheese Grill
Elevate your grilled cheese game with this irresistible Cranberry Cheese Grill—a perfect harmony of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors! This quick and easy recipe layers velvety cream cheese, sharp shredded cheddar, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce between slices of buttery, golden-brown sourdough or whole-grain bread. The result is a melty, gooey masterpiece that’s perfect for lunch, a snack, or even a unique holiday twist on comfort food. Ready in just 15 minutes, this sandwich offers the ultimate balance of textures and flavors, with an optional hint of fresh thyme to add a gourmet touch. Whether you're craving a little decadence or a creative way to use up leftover cranberry sauce, this Cranberry Cheese Grill is guaranteed to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Bread (preferably sourdough or whole-grain)
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 0.33 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread. This will be the side that touches the skillet.
On the unbuttered side of one slice, spread the cream cheese evenly.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the cream cheese, spreading it out to cover the surface.
Spread the cranberry sauce evenly on the unbuttered side of the second slice of bread.
Place the cranberry sauce slice on top of the cheese slice with the buttered sides facing out.
Carefully place the sandwich in the preheated skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. Reduce heat slightly if the bread browns too quickly.
Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it rest for 1-2 minutes to allow the cheese to set.
Cut in half, garnish with fresh thyme if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.7 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 706 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
