Brie Apple Grilled Cheese (Printable version)

A golden, buttery grilled sandwich with creamy Brie and fresh apple slices.

# Needed ingredients:

→ 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 (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 bread slices buttered side down and layer half of the Brie cheese on each.
03 - Distribute thinly sliced apple evenly over Brie on both slices.
04 - Cover apple with remaining Brie slices, then place remaining bread slices buttered side up on top.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat; cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese melts.
06 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The Brie melts into a silky layer while the apple stays just crisp enough to give you that textural surprise.
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes, which means you can make something genuinely gourmet on a Tuesday without much fuss.
  • It feels fancy enough to serve to guests but simple enough that you won't stress about making it.
02 -
  • The heat setting matters more than you'd think—too high and your bread burns before the Brie gets properly creamy, so resist the urge to crank it up.
  • Slicing your Brie ahead of time makes the whole process smoother and ensures it melts evenly instead of clumping into one spot.
03 -
  • Have your butter at room temperature before you start—it spreads infinitely better than cold butter and gives you more even coverage.
  • The key to perfect melting is medium-low heat and patience; rushing will give you cold cheese and burnt bread, which is the opposite of what you want.
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