Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese (Printable version)

Sourdough bread with melted Brie and crisp apple delivers a flavorful, easy-to-make sandwich.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread and Cheese

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 4 oz Brie cheese, rind removed if preferred, sliced

→ Fruits

03 - 1 small crisp apple (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and thinly sliced

→ Spreads and Fats

04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Brie melts into a luxurious spread while the apple stays crisp, so you get this perfect contrast in every bite.
  • It takes less time than deciding what to order for lunch, but tastes fancy enough for when you want to impress someone.
02 -
  • Remove the Brie rind unless you love that earthy flavor—it can make the sandwich harder to eat and changes the whole experience.
  • That one minute of rest between cooking and eating actually matters; it's the difference between cheese staying in the sandwich and sliding right onto your plate.
03 -
  • The quality of your butter matters more than you'd think—use really good butter and you'll taste the difference in how the bread browns and how rich the whole thing feels.
  • If your apple starts to turn brown while you're prepping, toss the slices in a tiny squeeze of lemon juice and they'll stay bright and crisp.
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