Description
A decadent and comforting Cranberry Brie Grilled Cheese sandwich that perfectly combines creamy brie cheese with tangy whole berry cranberry sauce, all melted between slices of buttery toasted hearty white bread. Ideal for a gourmet lunch or cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread & Butter
- 8 thick slices hearty white bread
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature
Filling
- 3/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 (6-oz.) brie wedges or wheels, each cut into 4 slices
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Preheat the oven to 200°F. Lay the bread slices on a cutting board. Using a pastry brush or offset spatula, spread butter on one side of each slice, then flip 4 slices so the buttered side is facing down on the board.
- Add cranberry sauce and brie: Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of cranberry sauce evenly on the 4 buttered sides facing down. Then, top each with 2 slices of brie cheese.
- Assemble sandwiches: Take the remaining 4 bread slices, buttered side down. Spread a smaller amount of cranberry sauce on their plain sides, then place these slices atop the brie, buttered side up, completing the sandwiches.
- Cook the sandwiches: Heat a large skillet (preferably nonstick) over medium heat. Working two sandwiches at a time, place them buttered side down in the skillet. Cover the pan and cook until the cheese melts and the bread turns golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Uncover, flip the sandwiches, and cook the other side until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer finished sandwiches to a parchment-lined baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
- Serve: Cut the sandwiches in half and serve warm, allowing the gooey brie and tangy cranberry sauce to shine.
Notes
- Use a nonstick skillet for easy flipping and melting.
- If cranberry sauce is very thick, spread it gently to avoid tearing the bread.
- For an extra crunch, you can add sliced toasted pecans inside before grilling.
- Keep cooked sandwiches warm in the oven to allow cheese to stay melty while finishing others.
- Pair with a simple green salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cranberry brie grilled cheese, cranberry grilled cheese, brie sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese, fall sandwich recipe
