Whipped Feta Spring Grilled Cheese (Print View)

A bright and tangy twist on classic grilled cheese featuring whipped feta, cream cheese, dill, and lemon nestled between golden, toasty bread.

# What You'll 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 Prepare:

01 - Combine feta, cream cheese, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper in a medium bowl. 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 remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches.
03 - Spread softened butter on the outer surfaces 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 bread is crisp.
05 - Slice sandwiches and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whipped feta creates this creamy tangy filling that stays perfectly melty instead of separating like regular cheese sometimes does
  • It comes together in about 20 minutes but feels fancy enough for company or a really good solo lunch
02 -
  • Over mixing the cheese mixture can make it slightly grainy, so stop once it is smooth and creamy
  • Medium heat is your friend here because high heat burns the butter before the cheese inside has time to get warm and melty
03 -
  • Let your cream cheese sit on the counter for at least 30 minutes before mixing to avoid any lumpy bits in your whipped feta
  • Grating the lemon zest before juicing the lemon makes your life so much easier, and the zest holds onto all those fragrant oils better
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