Sweet and Savory Brie, Apple & Cranberry Grilled Cheese Recipe
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this Brie, Apple & Cranberry Grilled Cheese. Featuring creamy brie, crisp apple slices, and tangy cranberry sauce, all toasted to golden perfection on buttery bread, this sandwich is an elegant twist on a classic comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 4 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
Cheese
- 8 ounces brie cheese, sliced
Fruit & Sauce
- 1 medium apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Butter & Extras
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for drizzling)
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the brie cheese and apple thinly. Have your cranberry sauce ready to streamline the sandwich assembly.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer the brie, apple slices, and a generous spoonful of cranberry sauce. Top with the other slices of bread, buttered side facing out.
- Grill the Sandwich: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove sandwiches from the skillet. Optionally, drizzle honey on top and sprinkle fresh thyme for an aromatic touch. Cut in half and serve warm.
Notes
- For best melting, use creamy Brie at room temperature.
- Granny Smith apples provide tartness, while Honeycrisp adds sweetness; choose according to your taste.
- Cranberry sauce can be homemade or store-bought—either works well.
- Butter the bread generously to achieve a crispy, golden crust.
- Drizzling honey and adding fresh thyme are optional but enhance flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Keywords: brie grilled cheese, apple grilled cheese, cranberry sauce sandwich, sweet and savory sandwich, fall sandwich recipe
