Whipped Feta Spring Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Bright and tangy grilled cheese featuring whipped feta and cream cheese with dill and lemon 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 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 tsp lemon zest
05 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Bread

08 - 4 slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ For Grilling

09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Optional Add-Ins

10 - 0.5 cup baby spinach leaves
11 - 2 tbsp thinly sliced scallions
12 - 4-6 thin slices cucumber

# Directions:

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 3-4 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 silky texture that melts beautifully, unlike crumbles that can stay grainy
  • Fresh dill and lemon wake up your palate while still delivering all the comfort food nostalgia you crave
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend here, too high and the bread will burn before the filling has time to get warm and melty throughout
  • Whipping the cheese mixture ahead of time and storing it in the refrigerator makes this come together in under five minutes on busy days
03 -
  • If your feta seems especially dry and crumbly, add an extra teaspoon of olive oil to help it whip into a smooth consistency
  • Letting the assembled sandwiches sit for a few minutes before grilling gives the bread a chance to absorb some of that cheese flavor
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