Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with this Cinnamon Sugar Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese recipe. With gooey Brie cheese, crisp apples, and a hint of cinnamon sugar, this gourmet grilled cheese is a delightful twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sourdough Bread:
- 4 slices
Butter (softened):
- 2 tablespoons
Granulated Sugar:
- 1 tablespoon
Ground Cinnamon:
- 1/2 teaspoon
Brie Cheese (sliced):
- 6 ounces
Honeycrisp or Fuji Apple (thinly sliced):
- 1 large
Honey:
- 2 teaspoons
Sea Salt:
- pinch
Instructions
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon.
- Spread Butter: Spread the cinnamon sugar butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- Layer Ingredients: Heat a skillet and place bread slices butter-side down. Layer with Brie cheese, apple slices, honey, and a sprinkle of sea salt.
- Cook Grilled Cheese: Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side up. Cook until golden and crisp, then flip and cook until Brie is melted.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Try using pears instead of apples for a different flavor profile.
- For added crunch, include toasted walnuts or pecans in the sandwich.
- A drizzle of balsamic glaze complements the sweet and savory elements of this dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
