Brie Apple Honey Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Creamy Brie, crisp apple, and honey melded on golden grilled bread for a festive twist.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or brioche bread

→ Cheese & Filling

02 - 120 grams Brie cheese, sliced
03 - 1 small crisp apple (e.g., Granny Smith), thinly sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons honey

→ Butter

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - 2 small strips roasted red bell pepper (for flame)
07 - 2 thin chive stems (for wick)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Lightly spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Layer Brie evenly, add apple slices on top, then drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over each.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up, pressing gently to seal.
05 - Grill sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese melts, pressing gently with a spatula to seal.
06 - Trim sandwich edges into clean rectangles, stand each upright, then garnish with a roasted red pepper strip as the flame and a chive stem as the wick to mimic a candle.
07 - Serve immediately while warm and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For extra crunch, add a few chopped walnuts between the cheese and apple
  • Swap honey for fig jam for a different flavor
03 -
  • Use soft unsalted butter for even spreading without overpowering flavors
  • Press sandwiches gently while grilling to ensure gooey melted cheese
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