Description

This Cinnamon Brie Apple Grilled Cheese is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors featuring melted creamy Brie, thinly sliced crisp apples, and a warm cinnamon-sugar buttered crust. Perfect for a quick gourmet snack or a comforting lunch, this sandwich combines the richness of Brie cheese with the natural sweetness and crunch of fresh apples, grilled to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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For the Bread and Spread

2 slices of bread (your choice, sourdough or whole wheat recommended)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar

For the Filling

1/2 apple, thinly sliced (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
2-3 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
A pinch of salt

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Instructions

Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar thoroughly to create the cinnamon-sugar mixture and set it aside.
Butter the Bread: Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread evenly to help the cinnamon sugar stick and create a crispy exterior.
Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar: Evenly sprinkle the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered side of both slices of bread, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
Heat the Skillet: Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, onto a skillet set over medium heat to begin toasting the bread.
Add Brie and Apple: Layer slices of Brie cheese over the bread in the skillet, then arrange the thinly sliced apples on top of the Brie, allowing the cheese to start melting underneath.
Top and Grill: Place the second slice of bread on top of the apples with the buttered side facing up, creating a sandwich ready for grilling.
Grill the Sandwich: Cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes on each side, flipping carefully, until the bread turns golden brown and the Brie cheese has fully melted.
Serve Warm: Remove the grilled cheese from the skillet, slice it carefully, and serve warm with a pinch of salt sprinkled over the apples to enhance the flavor contrast.

Notes

Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a perfect balance of tartness and crisp texture.
Softened butter spreads much more easily and helps ensure even cooking and browning.
If you prefer a sweeter sandwich, feel free to increase the sugar slightly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Keep the heat at medium to avoid burning the bread while allowing the Brie to melt thoroughly.
This sandwich is best enjoyed immediately while the Brie is warm and gooey.