Description
A warm and comforting grilled cheese sandwich featuring sweetness from apple butter and creamy Brie, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons apple butter
- 4 ounces Brie cheese, rind trimmed and sliced
- 1 small apple, thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium setting.
- 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 apple butter each.
- Lay slices of Brie cheese evenly over apple butter.
- Add thin apple slices and thyme leaves if desired.
- Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered sides facing outward.
- 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.
- Remove grilled sandwiches from heat, slice each in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use thin apple slices for quick warming. Trim the Brie rind for less chew. Avoid the microwave for reheating to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, apple butter, comfort food, sandwich, easy recipe