Grilled Blue Cheese Sandwiches with Walnuts and Watercress

Name: Grilled Blue Cheese Sandwiches with Walnuts and Watercress
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup crumbled blue cheese; ½ cup finely chopped toasted walnuts; 16 slices whole wheat bread; 16 sprigs watercress; 6 tablespoons butter

Elegant grilled sandwiches featuring creamy blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and fresh watercress on whole wheat bread. These sophisticated mini sandwiches make a perfect appetizer or light lunch.

8 servings

25 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 cup crumbled blue cheese
•½ cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
•16 slices whole wheat bread
•16 sprigs watercress
•6 tablespoons butter

Cooking Instructions

1.
Divide cheese and walnuts equally among 8 bread squares. Top each with 2 watercress sprigs. Sprinkle with pepper and top with remaining bread squares, making 8 sandwiches total. Press together gently to adhere. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
10 min
2.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook 4 sandwiches on griddle until golden brown and cheese melts, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board. Repeat with remaining 3 tablespoons butter and 4 sandwiches.
12 min
3.
Cut sandwiches diagonally in half. Transfer to plates and serve.
3 min