Brie Apple Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Sourdough sandwich with creamy Brie and crisp apples melted to golden perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread and Cheese

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 120 g (4 oz) Brie cheese, rind removed if desired, sliced

→ Fruits

03 - 1 small crisp apple (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and thinly sliced

→ Spreads and Fats

04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

# How To Make It:

01 - Spread softened unsalted butter evenly on one side of each sourdough slice.
02 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface and layer half of the Brie cheese evenly on top of each slice.
03 - Distribute the thinly sliced apple evenly over the Brie layers.
04 - Cover the apple slices with the remaining Brie cheese, then place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered side up.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts.
06 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet, allow to rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Brie gets silky and luxurious while the apple stays crisp, giving you texture in every bite.
  • It's fancy enough to impress someone but takes less time than ordering takeout.
  • Those crispy bread edges against melted cheese is basically a flavor guarantee.
02 -
  • Temperature matters—medium-low heat prevents burnt bread and gives the cheese time to actually melt instead of just getting warm on the outside.
  • Don't skip the resting minute; it sounds small but it keeps your filling from escaping onto your plate.
03 -
  • Let your Brie sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing—it yields cleaner slices and spreads more evenly.
  • Press the sandwich gently while it cooks; this forces the bread and cheese to bond without squishing out your filling, and it speeds up melting.
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