Strawberry & Basil Grilled Gruyere Toasts

Ummm, by now, you all know about my love of cheese...and really anything basil & tomato alongside.  But have you ever thought of switching out the tomatoes for strawberries!?  It's genius...let me tell you.


Yes, this is the ULTIMATE grilled cheese appetizer my friends.  The Gruyère cheese is nutty and savory and the strawberries are so sweet!  It's the perfect blend of flavors and really a show stopper...no one will be sorry you served this at your next dinner party.

And with strawberries being in season...you can had the pick of the bunch!

Sauteing the basil in the batter makes this especially yummy!

Recipe adapted from The Bite Sized Blog:
  • Baguette, halved and grilled
  • 3-4 strawberries, sliced 
  • ¼ lb gruyere, thinly sliced
  • Few leaves of basil
  • Butter


Slice baguette and toast on hot pan.  Meanwhile, add butter and basil and saute together.  Once bread is toasted, add basil butter and flip on pan.  Layer the gruyere cheese and strawberries and let melt {you can cover the pan to speed up the melting process}.  Add basil leaves and remaining butter on top.  


I can't tell you how wonderful these flavors are...it was SOOO good!  :)

Hope you enjoy!  Bon Appetit!

xo natasha

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41 comments :

  1. KatieJuly 12, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    YUMMY! This looks so good. I never thought to add strawberries...mmmm what a good idea. I will def try this!

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  2. elisabethJuly 12, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    such a good idea!
    those look so good.
    i'm going to have to try this out.
    thanks for sharing :)

    ♥elisabeth

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  3. MeredithJuly 12, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    That looks like the perfect summer appetizer... I have to try it!

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  4. Tiffany @ Savor HomeJuly 12, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I LOVE that cheese! Well, I love any cheese. But this is the perfect appetizer! I linked up with TT too!

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  5. Kim @ keller-creativeJuly 12, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I love strawberries and cheese so this sounds just delightful!

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  6. ValJuly 12, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Girl, you have blown me away with this recipe!! Drool worthy!

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  7. Haley{PairsandPours}July 12, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    this looks amazing! I recently saw a recipe for strawberry bruschetta, but I think I will have to try this instead!

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  8. jillian :: cornflake dreams.July 12, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    omg yesss this looks so tasty! yum :) xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  9. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}July 12, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Oh girl...you and I share a cheese obsession and you know this is going on the table tonight! Those are such different flavors, I'm pretty certain it's going to be the bomb...

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  10. rachel @ Just a Touch of GrayJuly 12, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    OH YUM! That looks fantastic! Now I'm hungry! :)

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  11. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    This looks delicious! A combo of all of my favorite flavors in one! So summery and fresh. xo

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  12. RebeccaJuly 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Are you kidding me, this looks SO SO SO GOOD! I must make it, soon!! :)

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  13. Lindsay @ Delighted MommaJuly 12, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Yep yep I love cheese too! This is like the perfect little appetizer! Great presentation girl

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  14. {The Perfect Palette}July 12, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    This looks delish!! for real!!

    xoxo, chrissy from the perfect palette

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  15. AshleyJuly 12, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Yum, that looks delish!! I am going to try this!

    Just wanted to say Hello as well - your blog is cute and also what camera do you use? It takes great pictures!

    -Ashley

    mystorythusfar@blogspot.com

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  16. Beautygirl24July 12, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I'm going to try this! I need to start saving your recipes to a folder on my laptop lol. As a fellow cheese fanatic, this looks delish!

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  17. Drew {Coral Cafe}July 12, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Oh my!! This grilled cheese is just too much!! What a yummy summer appetizer!!

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  18. marjorie roseJuly 12, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    This is my favorite food post! It's easy and it looks so good. I can't wait to try it!

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  19. Amber B (Simple Dwellings)July 12, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Wow- that looks delicious, and I never would have thought of that pairing! I think I might have to try this one! It also look easy, which is a huge bonus for me. :)

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  20. birdie to beJuly 12, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Delish! SO easy too. This looks great!

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  21. Natalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}July 12, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    This is pure genius. And you know I count cheese as it's own food group!

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  22. henning loveJuly 12, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    natasha this looks absolutely amazing. i love your recipes! keep them coming :-) meg

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  23. AlexaJuly 12, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    OMG My mouth is seriously watering.
    xo
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  24. StephanieJuly 12, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Yum, yum, yum!!! I will have to try this!

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  25. GloriaJuly 12, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I would never have dreamed of this flavor combination, but it looks amazing!!

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  26. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}July 12, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    This is the second recipe I've seen today that has strawberry and basil in it. Man...must be the new thing! :)

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  27. cailen ascherJuly 12, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    oh wow. that looks amazing! i love savory cheeses with fresh berries! yum

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  28. Brandi July 12, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    My mouth is watering! That looks soooo good!

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  29. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    You have done it once again! YUM!!! xoxoxo brynn

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  30. Becca {A Blonde's Logic}July 12, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Ooooh interesting! Good idea to saute some basil in butter!

    Becca
    http://beccatm.blogspot.com

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  31. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Delish! I must make this soon!

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  32. Claudia LaneJuly 12, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Well it looks sensational! I would have never thought of gruyere and strawberries on toast but am keen to give it a go :)
    Claudia xo

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  33. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    This looks wonderful. Will definitely have to try it. Have you tried pecorino romano with apples? Delish!!

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  34. jessica // union shoreJuly 12, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    girl, this look delish! bookmarking this right now!!

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  35. AllisonJuly 12, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    What a great combination. I will be trying this out this weekend! I think this will be a hit with my hubby.

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  36. Lady Behind The CurtainJuly 12, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    This looks so good. I would love it if you came over to Cast Party Wednesday tomorrow and shared some of your recipes with us.
    Thanks,
    I hope to see you there!

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  37. VasuJuly 12, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    wow, it looks so delicious, great post. thanks for sharing


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  38. JessJuly 13, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Well I do love cantaloupe and prosciutto, so why not strawberries and cheese?

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  39. Jenna LeeJuly 13, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Holy Crapola that looks amazing! I love it! YUMMMM

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  40. Alexandra Bee BlogJuly 14, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    ONE WORD...yum!!!!

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  41. MichaelaJuly 15, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    This is geniusssss. Strawberries are my favorite and I don't care for tomatoes, so this is perf!

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