This Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich will up your grilled cheese game. Is there anything better than two slices of bread stuffed with brie, prosciutto, and apple slices?
I admit that I don’t eat sandwiches very often, but when I do, I like them best this way, and this Brie Grilled Cheese has been giving me life lately.
This brie grilled cheese is a fancy take on the traditional grilled cheese sandwich. If a grilled cheese sandwich is not your favorite kind of sandwich, it should be in your top three favorite types of sandwiches.
I love my avocado grilled cheese, but this gooey brie version takes comfort food to a whole new level. The best part? You only need three things!
Butter one slice of bread, then put it butter side down in a nonstick skillet in the first step.
Step 2: Arrange the ingredients on the bread. Start with the apple slices, then add the brie and prosciutto. Top everything off with the second slice of bread, butter side up.
Step 3: Prepare the sandwich. Cook it in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on the first side, then carefully flip it over with a spatula. Next, cover the skillet and continue cooking the sandwich for 1-2 minutes more until it is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Your Kids Will Eat This: Grilled Brie Sandwich
Brie Grilled Cheese 🔗
If you've never made a grilled cheese using brie, you haven't quite lived yet. This Brie Grilled Cheese is easy to make and bursting with flavour!
Prep: 10min
Total: 55min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 439 kcal, Carbohydrate 32.48 g, Protein 17.81 g, Fat 26.54 g, Saturated Fat 15.206 g, Trans Fat 0.012 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 649 mg, Fiber 2.1 g, Sugar 11.96 g, unSaturated Fat 9.82 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 8 small-medium slices of White Bread ((Sourdough works great))
- 1x 9oz/250g round block of Brie, (sliced into 12 wedges)
- few pinches of Fresh Thyme ((optional))
- Butter, (as needed)
- 1lb / 500g Onions
- 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tbsp Butter ((or more oil))
- Salt & Black Pepper, (to taste)
Instruction:
- Caramelized Onions: Add oil and butter to a large non stick pan over medium heat, then add in onions. Fry for around 15mins, or until they start to soften. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Turn heat to low-medium then continue frying until they start to naturally caramelize and turn golden (another 10-15mins). Add in balsamic vinegar & brown sugar, turn to low heat and continue frying until soft, deep golden and sticky (15mins+). Don't let then catch on the pan and go crisp at any point, low and slow is the aim of the game here. If they brown at any point just lower the heat (see notes).
- Grilled Cheese: Wipe out pan and add two slices of bread with the heat OFF. Spread with butter then flip so they're butter-side-down. Add 3 wedges of brie each (or enough to cover), top with a dollop of onions and finish with a few pinches of fresh thyme (optional).
- Fry: Top each with another slice of bread and spread with butter. Turn heat to a medium and fry both sides until golden, with the brie just starting to spill out. Repeat with second batch and enjoy!
FAQ
What cheese goes good with Brie?
Make sure to toast the pumpernickel to add a little crunch and warmth to your Brie. Another delicious option is to pair Brie with garlic bread. Pumpernickel is great with Brie because its slightly sweet-yet-sour taste complements the buttery flavor of the cheese.
What kind of cheese is best for a grilled cheese?
Brie cheese can be used in a variety of ways in the kitchen, such as in grilled cheese sandwiches, on cheese boards with bread and fruit preserves, in casseroles, as a topping for pizza or flatbreads, and as a satisfying snack when paired with apples.