Description
Discover the delightful combination of flavors in our Sweet and Savory Brie, Apple & Cranberry Grilled Cheese. This gourmet sandwich features creamy brie cheese paired with crisp apple slices and tangy cranberry sauce, all encased in perfectly toasted bread. It’s an easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or a cozy snack. With its balance of sweet and savory elements, this grilled cheese is sure to impress anyone who takes a bite. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite herbs or types of bread for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of sourdough or whole grain bread
- 8 ounces of brie cheese, sliced
- 1 medium apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for drizzling)
- fresh thyme (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the brie cheese and apple.
- Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer brie cheese, apple slices, and cranberry sauce.
- Top with remaining bread slices (buttered side up).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwiches for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Optionally drizzle with honey and sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg