Description
Gourmet cinnamon sugar brie and apple grilled cheese blends sweet and savory flavors into a luxurious sandwich experience. Melted cheese, caramelized apples, and crispy bread create a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices bread (brioche, sourdough, or white sandwich bread)
- 6 oz Brie cheese, sliced (rind on or off based on preference)
- 1 small apple (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 drizzle honey or fig jam (optional)
Instructions
- Cinnamon Sugar Preparation: Thoroughly blend ground cinnamon with granulated sugar in a compact mixing vessel, ensuring even distribution of spice and sweetness.
- Bread Preparation: Generously coat one exterior surface of each sourdough slice with creamy butter, then delicately dust with the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture for a caramelized exterior.
- Sandwich Construction: Position two bread slices with unbuttered surfaces facing upward, methodically layer thin rounds of creamy Brie cheese and crisp apple slices across the surface. Optional: Enhance with a gentle drizzle of golden honey or a thin spread of fruit preserves for additional complexity.
- Culinary Transformation: Activate a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium thermal intensity. Carefully transfer assembled sandwiches, allowing each side to caramelize to a rich golden-amber hue, approximately 3-4 minutes per surface. Monitor cheese melting and bread coloration carefully.
- Presentation: Allow grilled delicacy to rest momentarily, permitting internal temperatures to stabilize and cheese to achieve optimal molten consistency. Slice diagonally and serve immediately while maintaining peak temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Use slightly cold Brie to help it melt slowly and prevent dripping out of the sandwich during grilling.
- Choose sturdy bread like sourdough or country-style that can hold up to the moisture from apples and cheese without becoming soggy.
- Layer apple slices thinly to control moisture and prevent overwhelming the delicate Brie flavor while maintaining a crisp texture.
- Use medium-low heat to ensure even golden browning and complete cheese melting without burning the bread’s exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg