Apple Butter Brie Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Grilled cheese with creamy Brie, apple butter, and crisp bread for an irresistible sweet-savory bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Spreads

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons apple butter

→ Cheese

04 - 4 ounces Brie cheese, rind trimmed and sliced

→ Optional Additions

05 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium setting.
02 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
03 - On the unbuttered sides of two bread slices, evenly distribute 1 tablespoon apple butter each.
04 - Lay slices of Brie cheese evenly over apple butter. Add thin apple slices and thyme leaves if desired.
05 - Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered sides facing outward.
06 - Transfer sandwiches to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden and cheese melts.
07 - Remove grilled sandwiches from heat, slice each in half, and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses just five ingredients most of which you probably have
  • Ready to eat in twenty minutes
  • Perfect mix of gooey cheese and sweet apple butter
  • Easily customized with extras like apples and herbs
02 -
  • Satisfies both sweet and savory cravings
  • Makes a perfect vegetarian lunch
  • Easy to scale for a crowd or quick solo snack
03 -
  • Let bread come to room temperature for even browning
  • Never rush the grilling step and always give the cheese time to melt before flipping
  • Clean your skillet between batches to avoid burnt butter residue
  • I learned the hard way that using soft Brie straight from the fridge makes slicing almost impossible so let it sit out for a few minutes first
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