Brie Apple Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Sourdough with creamy Brie and crisp apple slices cooked golden and buttery for a delightful meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread and Cheese

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 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

# Steps:

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

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • The Brie melts into silky richness while the apple stays crisp, creating this perfect textural conversation in every bite.
  • It tastes fancy enough for lunch with someone special, but it's ready in under 20 minutes without fussing.
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way when I cranked up the heat to rush things and ended up with burnt bread and cold cheese inside.
  • Softening your butter beforehand makes all the difference because cold butter tears the bread and doesn't distribute evenly enough for that beautiful golden crust.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently as it cooks so the cheese melts into the bread rather than pooling at the bottom; this tiny effort changes the final texture completely.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, keep finished sandwiches warm in a 200°F oven while you make the rest, and they'll stay perfect while you finish cooking.
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