Brie Apple Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Sourdough sandwich with creamy Brie and crisp apple slices, grilled to a golden finish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread and Cheese

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

# Steps:

01 - Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each sourdough slice.
02 - Place two slices buttered side down on a work surface and layer half of the Brie cheese on each slice.
03 - Arrange thin apple slices evenly over the Brie on each slice.
04 - Add the remaining Brie cheese atop the apples, then cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and cook the sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese melts.
06 - Remove from heat, let rest for one minute, slice, and serve warm.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes elegant and restaurant-worthy, but honestly takes less time than ordering takeout.
  • The apple keeps the Brie from feeling heavy, creating this perfect balance that somehow feels both comforting and a little fancy.
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way when I got impatient and burnt the outside while the cheese stayed stubbornly firm inside.
  • Softening the butter before spreading makes all the difference; cold butter tears the bread and leaves bare spots that won't brown.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently as it cooks—this helps the bread and cheese make better contact with the skillet so you get even browning, not random golden spots.
  • If you're making these for guests, have everything assembled and ready to go into the skillet right when they're about to eat; melted cheese waits for no one.
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