15-Minute Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese Recipe
This 15-Minute Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese is a delightful blend of creamy brie, sweet honey, and crisp green apple slices nestled between buttery sourdough bread. Cooked to golden perfection on the stovetop, this sandwich offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors, complemented by an optional fresh rosemary garnish for an aromatic touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread & Butter
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
Filling
- ¼ ounce brie cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ large green apple
Garnish
- 1 handful fresh rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Butter Bread: Generously spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Then flip each slice so the buttered side is facing down, preparing the bread for cooking on the pan.
- Apply Brie: Remove the rind from the brie cheese and spread the soft cheese evenly across the unbuttered side of one slice of bread.
- Add Honey: Spread honey evenly over the layer of brie to provide sweetness that pairs well with the cheese.
- Prepare Apple: Core the green apple and thinly slice half of it. Arrange the apple slices evenly over the honey on the bread.
- Assemble Sandwich: Place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side up, to complete the sandwich.
- Cook Sandwich: Heat a frying pan fitted with a lid over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the pan, cover it with the lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bread is golden brown on the bottom.
- Flip Sandwich: Remove the lid carefully, flip the sandwich to the other side, replace the lid and cook for another 2-3 minutes until both slices of bread are golden and the brie has melted.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the sandwich from the pan, slice it in half, garnish with fresh rosemary if desired, and enjoy while hot.
Notes
- Removing the rind from the brie results in a smoother melt and avoids bitterness.
- Use a medium heat setting to ensure the bread crisps up nicely without burning before the cheese melts.
- Fresh rosemary adds an aromatic touch but can be omitted if preferred.
- For a slightly sweeter sandwich, drizzle extra honey on top before serving.
Keywords: grilled cheese, brie cheese, apple, honey, sourdough, quick sandwich, vegetarian, easy recipe
