Whipped Feta Spring Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Tangy whipped feta with dill and lemon on crisp grilled sourdough, perfect for a light, creamy melt.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese Mixture

01 - 3.5 oz crumbled feta cheese
02 - 2 oz softened cream cheese
03 - 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
04 - 1 tsp lemon zest
05 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Bread

08 - 4 slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ For Grilling

09 - 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter

→ Optional Add-Ins

10 - 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
11 - 2 tbsp thinly sliced scallions
12 - 4 to 6 thin cucumber slices

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine feta, cream cheese, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Whip with a hand mixer or fork until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spread the whipped cheese mixture evenly on two slices of bread. Add baby spinach, scallions, and cucumber if desired, then top with remaining bread slices.
03 - Spread softened unsalted butter over the outsides of each sandwich to ensure a golden crust when cooked.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet, pressing gently, and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
05 - Slice grilled sandwiches and serve immediately while still warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The whipped feta stays creamy instead of becoming a rubbery mess like regular cheese slices
  • Lemon and dill make every bite feel like a tiny vacation to the Mediterranean
  • Takes maybe 15 minutes from start to finish, perfect for those nights when cooking feels like too much
02 -
  • Don't walk away while these are grilling. The high butter content means they can go from golden to burned faster than you'd expect.
  • If your cheese mixture feels too thick, add another teaspoon of olive oil. It should be spreadable, not stiff.
  • Let the sandwiches rest for about a minute after grilling before slicing. This keeps all that creamy cheese from oozing out the sides.
03 -
  • Use bread that's at least a day old. Fresh bread can get soggy before it has time to crisp up properly.
  • Room temperature ingredients make all the difference in how smoothly the whipped feta comes together.
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