Apple Butter Brie Grilled Cheese
A delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining creamy Brie, sweet apple butter, and crunchy apple slices for a balanced flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons apple butter
- 4 ounces Brie cheese, rind trimmed and sliced Choose a good quality Brie for the best flavor.
- 1 small apple, thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- On the unbuttered sides of two bread slices, evenly distribute 1 tablespoon of apple butter each.
- Lay slices of Brie cheese evenly over the apple butter. Add thin apple slices and thyme leaves if you like.
- Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered sides facing outward.
- Transfer the sandwiches to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden and the cheese melts.
- Remove the grilled sandwiches from heat, slice each in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve hot and crispy, optionally with a sprinkle of sea salt on the apple slices. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g