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Stacked grilled cheese sandwich on a white plate garnished with herbs, surrounded by cheese slices, fresh herbs, and glasses of beverages on a light table.

Apple Brie Grilled Cheese

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If you’re looking for the best grilled cheese recipe, this sweet and savory sandwich is about to become your new favorite. Skip the bacon and ham this time — this simple brie grilled cheese proves that only a few ingredients can make the best grilled cheese sandwich. Made with rich and creamy alouette Double creme brie, a sweet spread of apricot jam, mayonnaise, crisp sliced apples, golden sourdough bread and garnished with savory thyme leaves, this delightful sandwich is grilled to perfection. It is the ultimate upgrade to the classic grilled cheese, a staple comfort food. You can use variations of pairings and substitute apricot jam for another fruity spread like blackberry, or fig, if you’re looking for a more deep or savory bite. Even switching out crisp apples, for juicy pears and finishing with a little balsamic drizzle to add a little tang makes this sandwich a great option for every taste profile. The variations and brie cheese will take this to the next level beyond the typical cheddar. Try making your own version at home for gourmet flavor with minimal effort, and the flavors will be sure to make your taste buds sing. Once you try it you’ll see why brie and fruit are such a classic combination.
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 4 Slices Rustic Sourdough Bread
  • 1 Apple cored, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Apricot jam
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 6-8 oz alouette Double Crème Brie, cut into slices
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves optional

Instructions

  • Spread 1 tbsp of jam over each bread slice.
  • On one slice of bread, place alouette Double Crème Brie in an even layer over jam and top with apple slices.
  • Optional: sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.
  • Cover with the other bread slice, jam side against the apples and spread half the mayonnaise over top.
  • In a heated nonstick or cast-iron pan over medium-low heat, place sandwich, mayonnaise side down and cook until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Spread remaining mayonnaise over sandwich, flip and cook until golden and cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, cut in half and serve.

Notes

Watch this video for another example of an alouette brie grilled cheese: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNYdFxLO3d9/?hl=en