Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Golden sourdough layered with Brie and thin apple slices, perfectly grilled for a crisp and creamy bite.

# Components:

→ 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 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Brie melts into this luxurious, creamy center that makes you forget this is technically just a grilled cheese.
  • Apple slices stay crisp enough to bite through instead of turning mushy, which is the secret nobody tells you.
  • You can make it in the time it takes to pour a cup of coffee and actually enjoy eating while it's still warm.
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way when I burned three sandwiches trying to rush breakfast.
  • Remove the Brie rind if it bothers you, but leaving it on actually keeps the cheese from oozing out the sides.
  • That one-minute rest after cooking lets the cheese set just enough so it doesn't slide out when you bite in.
03 -
  • Let your Brie sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing so you don't get shattered bits, and cold apples straight from the fridge stay crisper.
  • If the skillet is nonstick, medium-low heat is your friend—high heat and nonstick pans make each other cranky and your food suffers.
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