Whipped Feta Spring Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

A bright, tangy twist on classic grilled cheese with whipped feta, dill, and lemon, toasted to golden perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Cheese Mixture

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

→ Bread

08 - 4 slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ For Grilling

09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Optional Add-Ins

10 - ½ cup baby spinach leaves
11 - 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
12 - 4 to 6 thin slices cucumber

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whipped feta creates this incredibly creamy texture that you cannot get from sliced cheese alone
  • Lemon and dill cut through the richness making each bite feel bright instead of heavy
  • It takes twenty minutes start to finish but tastes like something from a fancy cafe
02 -
  • The cheese mixture can be made up to three days ahead and kept in the fridge
  • Do not rush the heat or you will burn the bread before the cheese melts through
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for one minute after cutting helps keep the filling from oozing out
03 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese blends much easier than cold
  • If your feta is very salty skip adding any additional salt to the mixture
  • A panini press works if you have one and want even crispier results
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