Whipped Feta Spring Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Bright and tangy grilled cheese with whipped feta, cream cheese, dill, and lemon, toasted to golden perfection for a spring favorite.

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine feta cheese, 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 complete sandwiches.
04 - Spread softened 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 bread is crisp.
06 - Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The whipped feta mixture stays creamy instead of separating like regular cheese melts
  • Lemon and dill cut through the richness, making each bite feel bright and refreshing
  • You can assemble everything in advance and just grill when hunger strikes
02 -
  • Keep the heat at medium, not high, or the bread will burn before the cheese filling warms through
  • Let the cheese mixture sit for 5 minutes before spreading so the flavors meld together
  • Dont skip pressing down gently with your spatula, it helps the bread make perfect contact with the pan
03 -
  • Use a Microplane for the lemon zest to avoid the bitter white pith
  • If your feta is very salty, reduce the added salt in the mixture
  • Let the sandwiches rest for a minute after grilling so the cheese sets slightly
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