Whipped Feta Spring Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

A bright, tangy grilled cheese featuring whipped feta, cream cheese, dill, and lemon between golden, toasty bread for a salty, creamy melt.

# 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 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.
03 - Place the remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches.
04 - Spread butter on the outsides of each sandwich.
05 - 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.
06 - Slice and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The whipped feta creates an incredibly creamy texture that melts perfectly without becoming greasy or heavy
  • One bite delivers bright lemon and fresh dill that cuts through richness like nothing else
02 -
  • If your cheese mixture feels too thick to spread easily, add another teaspoon of olive oil or lemon juice to loosen it up
  • Low and slow heat prevents burning before the cheese has time to melt properly
03 -
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes in the cheese mixture adds a whole new dimension of warmth
  • Swapping dill for fresh basil transforms this into something entirely different but equally wonderful
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