Ultimate Tart Cherry (or Sour Cherry) white cheddar grilled cheese recipe with sage. Superfood meets comfort food!
When it comes to grilled cheese sandwiches, I think more is more. I say, skip the white bread and American singles and instead opt for:
1. thick grainy bread
2. fancy sharp cheese
3. fresh herbs
4. something sweet or tart, to balance it all out
In this case, component #4 – the tart cherries – are sweet and tart, making this my ultimate grilled cheese. Plus, I like to sneak in superfoods wherever I can.
Tart cherries (also called sour cherries) have some unique super-fruit benefits. They’re a natural anti-inflammatory as well as a source of melatonin. Nutrition aside, they also just taste really good. I especially love their tangy flavor in combination with the savory sage. And they become deliciously plump and juicy when smothered in melted cheese.
They’re available in dried-form year round – I find mine in the bulk bins at my grocery store.
Tart Cherry Grilled Cheese with Sage
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup dried tart cherries
- 6-8 sage leaves
- 2 tablespoons chives
- drizzle of olive oil
- Assemble sandwiches with cheese, tart cherries, sage and a sprinkle of chives.
- Drizzle outside of the bread with a little olive oil and transfer to a hot skillet or grill pan. Press sandwiches down (using a big spatula, or something heavier - I sometimes set another skillet on top).
- Cook each side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. (4-5 minutes per side)
Would fresh cherries work? ?
I had it at work for lunch today and it was really simple and yummy! I grilled the sandwich in the oven instead of in the skillet but it still worked well!
so glad you liked it!
This sounds really nice 😉 I don’t use sage much but I know it’s quite savory so it would be a good contrast to the cherries. Thanks for sharing 😉
Another sandwich. Please let me know what you think.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwduO-UG_p4
I know this recipe will be awesome – I like to make mine the same way, but hadn’t thought about dried cherries before. Cheese and fruit always a good combo – expect this flavor combination to be a keeper. Thanks for the recipe.
Stunning recipe and very impressive photos, this actually looks better then cooking in Papa Louie’s restaurant games – http://papasgames.us/.. im glad i found this blog <3
wow. looks amazing
I am SUCH a huge fan of fruit/berries with cheese and this toastie looks AMAZING! Definitely going to be having this for lunch this weekend! Thanks for sharing 😀
Lauren x
Love this twist on a classic….can’t wait to try it, in fact may have it for lunch today! xx
Love this twist on a classic….can’t wait to try it, in fact may have it for lunch today! xx
OK, I think I know what’s for lunch today! Thanks!!!