Basil Balsamic Strawberries & Whipped Feta Grilled Cheese for #SundaySupper
 
 
Creamy & crispy, sweet & salty, tangy & tart, simple & sophisticated - this Basil Balsamic Strawberries & Whipped Feta Grilled Cheese has it all.
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Recipe type: Sandwich, Lunch, Dinner
Serves: 4
Ingredients
For the Whipped Feta:
  • 8 oz. feta cheese
  • 2 oz. cream cheese (I used light cream cheese)
  • 2 T Greek yogurt (I used Chobani 0% Plain)
For the Grilled Cheese:
  • 1 c sliced strawberries
  • 1 T balsamic vinegar
  • 2 T basil cut into a chiffonade (fine ribbons)
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 slices of your bread of choice (I used whole wheat and Rudi's Gluten-Free Sandwich Breads)
  • Whipped Feta
  • olive oil in a spray bottle
  • Aged balsamic vinegar, or regular balsamic vinegar that has been reduced to a syrup (optional, but soooo delicious)
Instructions
For the Whipped Feta:
  1. Crumble the feta into a food processor, then pulse until crumbly.
  2. Add the cream cheese and Greek yogurt, and process for several minutes, until smooth and creamy.
  3. Place in the refrigerator to firm up slightly before making the grilled cheese.
For the Grilled Cheese:
  1. Combine the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, basil, and pepper in a small bowl, and allow to sit for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Spread 2-3 T of the whipped feta on each of the eight slices of bread.
  3. Divide the strawberry mixture between four of the slices of bread, and top each one with one of the slices that just has cheese.
  4. Heat a large pan over high heat, and coat with the olive oil spray.
  5. Place the sandwiches in the pan, spray the tops with olive oil, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bread is golden brown.
  6. Uncover, flip sandwiches, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until second side is golden brown and cheese is melted.
  7. Drizzle with aged balsamic, or balsamic reduction, if desired (Do this! Trust me!)
  8. Let sit for a minute or two before cutting.
Recipe by Cupcakes & Kale Chips at http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/2013/03/03/basil-balsamic-strawberries-whipped-feta-grilled-cheese-for-sundaysupper/