Brie Apple Cranberry Grilled Cheese
A cozy sandwich featuring creamy brie, crisp Honeycrisp apple, and whole-berry cranberry sauce, perfect for brunch or a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sturdy sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/3 cup Sauvignon Blanc (or apple juice for a non-alcoholic option)
- 8 ounces brie cheese, chilled and sliced
- 1 medium Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Butter one side of each bread slice generously.
- Flip the slices and brush the unbuttered sides with Sauvignon Blanc.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and place two slices of bread butter-side-down.
- Layer each slice with brie, apple slices, and cranberry sauce.
- Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side-up, and cover the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Peek after 3 minutes, then remove the lid when the cheese begins to melt.
- Flip each sandwich and cook for another 2–3 minutes until golden.
- Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then cut and serve.
Notes
For a sturdier sandwich, opt for a dense sourdough or country loaf. To reduce sweetness, use less cranberry sauce.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/brie-apple-cranberry-grilled-cheese/