Brie Apple Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Golden sourdough layered with melted Brie and thin apple slices for a flavorful, easy-to-make sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread and Cheese

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 120 g (4 oz) Brie cheese, rind removed if preferred, sliced

→ Fruits

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

→ Spreads and Fats

04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How to Make It:

01 - Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each sourdough slice.
02 - Place two slices buttered side down on a clean surface and layer half the Brie cheese onto each slice.
03 - Distribute the thin apple slices evenly over the Brie cheese on both slices.
04 - Top with remaining Brie slices and cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese has melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did, which is the whole point of weeknight cooking.
  • The apple adds this unexpected brightness that makes the richness of the Brie feel less heavy and way more craveable.
  • You can make it with exactly four ingredients plus butter, so no elaborate shopping trip required.
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is the secret move—high heat will burn the outside before the cheese inside even thinks about melting.
  • Brie at room temperature is your friend because cold Brie won't melt evenly no matter how long you cook it.
03 -
  • Softened butter spreads easier and gets you a more even golden crust—cold butter tears the bread and creates these frustrating bare spots.
  • The one-minute rest after cooking might feel unnecessary, but it keeps the cheese from leaking out onto your plate and makes the whole thing easier to handle.
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