Description
This gourmet twist on grilled cheese combines sweet and savory with buttery cinnamon sugar bread, creamy brie, and crisp apple slices. Perfectly golden and melty, this Cinnamon Sugar Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese is cozy, elegant, and ready in minutes — ideal for brunch, lunch, or a sweet-savory snack!
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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4 slices thick white bread
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1½ tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1 Honeycrisp apple (or preferred variety), thinly sliced
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4 oz brie cheese, thinly sliced (rind on or off, your preference)
Instructions
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Mix cinnamon sugar:
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In a small bowl, stir together the cinnamon and sugar.
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Prepare bread:
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Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
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Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered sides.
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Assemble sandwich:
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On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer brie and apple slices.
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Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out.
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Cook:
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Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
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Cook sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and brie is melted. Press gently with a spatula for even browning.
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Serve:
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Slice in half and serve warm.
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Notes
Use a firm apple like Fuji or Pink Lady if Honeycrisp isn’t available.
Add a drizzle of honey or a few walnuts inside for a gourmet upgrade.
Brie can be substituted with camembert or a mild white cheddar if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich / Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Apple Grilled Cheese, Brie Sandwich, Fall Lunch, Sweet and Savory Sandwich, Gourmet Grilled Cheese