A crispy and golden grilled cheese with oozing cheese and a dollop of raspberry compote on top, accompanied by a creamy tomato soup with basil.

Havarti and Gouda Grilled Cheese with Raspberry Compote

Name: Havarti and Gouda Grilled Cheese with Raspberry Compote
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: sourdough bread, 4 slices; Havarti cheese, 4 slices; Gouda cheese, 4 slices; raspberries, 3/4 cup; sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoon; lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon; butter, 3 tablespoons; heavy cream, 1/4 cup; crushed tomatoes, 1 (14 ounces) can; garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon; dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon; salt,; pepper,

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: April 12, 2023

This Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe puts a twist on the classic by using a combination of Havarti and Gouda cheeses along with a homemade raspberry compote for an unexpected burst of flavor. The sandwich is grilled to perfection and served with a creamy tomato soup for a comforting and exciting meal.

Ingredients (for 2)

Sourdough bread - 4 slices
Havarti cheese - 4 slices
Gouda cheese - 4 slices
Raspberries - 3/4 cup
Sugar - 1 1/2 tablespoon
Lemon juice - 1/2 tablespoon
Butter - 3 tablespoons
Heavy cream - 1/4 cup
Crushed tomatoes - 1 (14 ounces) can
Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Dried basil - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt -
Pepper -

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍓🍋🍯

Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan and cook until the raspberries have completely broken down and the sauce has thickened. Let cool.
Step 2 - 🍅🥄🍶

Pour crushed tomatoes into a pot over medium heat. Stir in garlic powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper and let cook. Stir in heavy cream and let simmer. Let cool.
Step 3 - 🔥🍳

Preheat skillet over medium heat.
Step 4 - 🧈🍞

Butter one side of each slice of bread.
Step 5 - 🍞🧀🍓

Place 2 slices of Havarti cheese on each unbuttered side of two slices of bread. Top each with a slice of Gouda cheese. Spread 1 tablespoon of raspberry compote on the Gouda cheese. Place remaining slices of bread on top, butter-side up.
Step 6 - 🥪🍳🧀

Grill sandwiches until golden brown and cheese has melted on each side.
Step 7 - 🍅🥣🔥

Serve hot with tomato soup on the side.

Additional

For an extra crunch, add some cooked bacon or prosciutto to the grilled cheese. Kids can help by stirring the raspberry compote or helping to butter the bread slices.