I guess.
I mean, I really have no idea.
I eat chocolate and cheese together all the time (HOW WEIRD AM I?), but I just really wanted to say those words.
Ugh.
I
can’t
even.
This is just the beginning of my roasted strawberry obsession. Believe it. Last week I made pancakes with them and I even made something savory and I am fully planning on blasting you in the face with my full-blown fascination until the point of complete annoyance.
I’m sorry.
But not really. At all.
Do you enjoy my use of super crusty (in a good way, not in a, uh… crusty way) multigrain bread? With some organic strawberries and cheese, dark chocolate (not nearly as delicious as milk, but whatever) and a sort-of healthy butter, this is practically a health food. Tons of antioxidants. Even some fiber. Obvious protein.
I think someone’s Friday just got better…
Roasted Strawberry, Brie + Chocolate Grilled Cheese
makes 2 sandwiches
6 strawberries, quartered
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
pinch of salt
2 tablespoons butter
4 thick-cut slices of multigrain bread
2-3 ounces of brie cheese, sliced
1-2 ounces high-quality chocolate
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss strawberries with oil and salt, then spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
Heat a large skillet or grilled over medium-low heat. Butter the sides of two slices of bread, place them on the skillet buttered-side down, then layer on a few slices of cheese, chocolate and strawberries. Top with a few more slices of cheese, then butter one side of the other bread slices, and place on top of the cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese has started to melt, then gently flip the sandwich and cook until golden. Serve immediately!
And it’s not only mine.
I’m Jessica and this is where I share my stuff. You will find a balance of healthy recipes, comfort food and indulgent desserts.
Now, that’s a grilled cheese. Amen sister.
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Um, how soon can I start living on this sandwich?
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you just took grilled cheese to a whole other level. I kind of like it.
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Holy grilled cheese.
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HOLY WOW! … I am still a little too asleep to grasp much but seriously, this is revolutionary. This pregnant woman is in love!!!!!
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I love the idea of the roasted strawberries, so bring on all of your obsession recipes! I’m not sure about strawberries with cheese, but I will keep an open mind! :-)
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OK, I am obsessed with grilled cheese recipes lately – this is going on the list!
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AHHH!! This sounds so freaking amazing. I want to jump though the screen!
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Ohhh!! This friggen looks heavenly!!! This would be perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!!! Dam!!
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Is that the Green & Blacks 70% cacao dark chocolate? I’m impressed that you were able to cook with it instead of eating it all straight during photography and prep.
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That’s totally all my favourite things in one sandwich! Amazing :)
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I try to avoid your site when cheese is showcased like this (purely for selfish reasons). This one is definitely what I imagine heaven in like…this one is magical! Have a great weekend Jessica!
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oh this is genius!!!! can I have this for lunch today?!
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What the what? I need this…I now hate all other grilled cheeses
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I think I’ll need a bib! I’ve been wanting to try roasting strawberries–yum!
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Oh. My. Goodness. That goodness needs to jump into my mouth. Like, right now. How can you spend a single minute not eating, Jessica, when you have all of these delicious creations floating around in that noggin of yours? It is a wonder.
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Happening.right now. Right here. Chocolate for breakfast is the only way to ensure you have a great day ;)
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OMG this might be the best dessert EVER. I wonder what chocolate and cheese tastes like together? Hmm! Probably salty sweet delicious.
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I’m 75% there. Double my chocolate and hold the cheese please ;)
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I can’t even handle all the gooey goodness here! I’ll take it, I’ll take it all!
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My Friday absolutely got kicked up a notch, just looking at the pictures and drooling. I am kind of in love with this sandwich, and I have not even tried it yet.
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I have to tell you something about our relationship: I’m just using you for your grilled cheese.
Aaaaaahhhhhhhhh……..
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Oh my!! I NEED this sandwich. NOW!
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The pictures of the cheese and chocolate all melty and oozing out, holy freaking gooeyness, that looka insane!!!!
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Too early to be drooling. YUM! I’ve been developing a crush on roasted strawberries too. Anything strawberry right now is good with me but + chocolate…doesn’t get much better than that.
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I LOVE how messy it looks!!! That’s definitely not a sandwich for a first date … that’s a sandwich to be inhaled all by yourself. Or with your jealous husband watching!! ;)
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Wow…just wow! That is one amazing looking grilled cheese!
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Amazing combination as always! I’m thinking some Mancini raisin bread would make it even better.
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that combo looks mind blowing. I’m already imaging it with goat cheese…
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I love your pictures!
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Jessica — April 27th, 2012 @ 11:21 am
Thank you!
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holy. moly. i need this… like now! :) Happy Friday love!
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Wow! Looks amazing! I really do need to make this sandwich!!
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Yes, yes, a thousand times, YES!
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I would never think to put strawberry on a grilled cheese — but your recipes have never failed me before!! Great pictures :D
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This is an amazing idea, a dessert like grilled cheese!! love all that melted chocolate!
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You always seem to amaze me everyday. lol
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wow. what a great looking sandwich. thanks for sharing
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What?! This is CRAZY! Crazy awesome that is and you are really brave. I want to try those flavours together but I’m a little scared.
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I don’t know what to think about this. I guess I’ll just need to make it to find out!
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What is THIS??!!
And now I’ve got Sesame Street stuck in my head…but I love that. :-)
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Oh, woman, you’re killing me! I’ve lost 23 pounds…and in the last two days you’ve really got me rethinking this diet thing. Maybe Sunday. I promise to only eat half.
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Jessica — April 27th, 2012 @ 11:20 am
Congrats on losing 23 lbs! That is huge, I hope you are so proud.
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I think goat cheese would be amazing with this as well!! The roasted strawberries have me so intrigued. I’ve been seeing them all around. Yum.
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That is a serious grilled cheese. Omy. YUM! That picture with the steam coming over the strawberries looks crazy good!!
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How versatile is this?? Very well done. Breakfast? Yes. Lunch? Yes. Appetizer? well… yes! Dessert? Of course! Snack? Most def. Amazing combination and creativity.
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Now THIS is how you celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month! oh. my. word.
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I am dreaming of dipping this into aged syrupy and thick aged balsamic… Droooooollllll :)
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Karen — April 27th, 2012 @ 9:47 am
PS I love LOVE LOVE how you say ” MAKES 2 SANDWICHES”
NOT .. Serves 2 lolololol :) My kinda lady!
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Sudden my breakfast of yogurt seems so dull :/ This looks amazing!!
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I think I just DIED! Then came back to life……then DIED again! Mercy!
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Oh. My. God. I’m utterly speechless!
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Um wow. Must east this. Immediately.
As in yesterday.
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