Description
Cranberry brie & mozzarella grilled sandwich brings together sweet and savory flavors in a quick, irresistible comfort meal. Melted cheese, tangy cranberries, and crispy golden bread create a delightful culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices rustic bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or brioche)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) Brie cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauce and Spread Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) cranberry sauce
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the bread by generously coating one exterior surface with butter, ensuring complete coverage for optimal golden-brown crispiness.
- Flip bread slices and meticulously spread a luscious layer of cranberry sauce across the unbuttered interior, creating an even foundation for the sandwich.
- Strategically arrange delicate Brie cheese slices across the cranberry-covered surface, distributing them uniformly to guarantee consistent flavor in every bite.
- Sprinkle a generous handful of shredded mozzarella over the Brie, enhancing the sandwich’s potential for irresistible stringy, melted texture.
- Elevate the flavor profile by scattering fresh thyme or rosemary leaves across the cheese layer, complementing the rich dairy components.
- Enhance the taste complexity with a subtle pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, balancing the sweetness of the cranberry sauce.
- For those desiring an additional flavor dimension, delicately drizzle honey or pure maple syrup over the seasoned cheese, introducing a harmonious sweet undertone.
- Complete the sandwich by placing the second bread slice on top, ensuring the buttered exterior faces outward for perfect grilling.
Notes
- Use room temperature cheese for easier melting and better flavor distribution.
- Select a crusty sourdough or artisan bread that can withstand grilling without falling apart.
- Choose a high-quality cranberry sauce with minimal added sugar for a more balanced sweetness.
- Grill the sandwich on medium-low heat to ensure crispy golden-brown exterior and fully melted cheese interior.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg