Grilled Blue Cheese Sandwiches with Walnuts and Watercress

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

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. 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. 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. 3.

    Cut sandwiches diagonally in half. Transfer to plates and serve.

    3 min