Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this Cinnamon Sugar Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese. Buttery brioche or sourdough bread is slathered with a cinnamon sugar butter, then layered with creamy Brie cheese, thinly sliced apples, and a drizzle of honey for a decadent twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich.
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 4 slices of brioche or sourdough bread
Cinnamon Sugar Butter:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Filling:
- 1 crisp apple (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, thinly sliced)
- 4 ounces Brie cheese (rind removed, sliced)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the cinnamon and sugar until well combined.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread the cinnamon sugar butter on one side of each bread slice. Place two slices, buttered side down, on a skillet or griddle. Layer with sliced Brie and apple, dividing evenly between the sandwiches. Drizzle with honey if using. Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
- Grill the Sandwiches: Cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crunch, try adding chopped pecans.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a different flavor.
- Use a mandoline for uniformly thin apple slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
