Amazing Grilled Cheese with Apple & Brie
Create a gourmet grilled cheese with the sweet contrast of apple and creamy Brie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of your favorite bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2-3 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed if desired, sliced
- 1/4 medium apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended), thinly sliced
- Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or a pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Layer the Brie cheese slices evenly over the bread.
- Arrange the apple slices on top of the Brie.
- Drizzle with honey or sprinkle with cinnamon if using.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Grill for 3-5 minutes per side, until the bread is golden brown and the Brie is melted and gooey.
- Slice in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra touch, lightly toast the apple slices before adding them to the sandwich.
- Adjust the amount of Brie to your preference.
- Experiment with different types of apples for varied sweetness and tartness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Approximately 450-550 (will vary based on bread and butter)
- Sugar: Approximately 5-10g
- Sodium: Approximately 400-600mg
- Fat: Approximately 30-40g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30-40g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-4g
- Protein: Approximately 15-20g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 50-70mg
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