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Golden brown Brie Apple Cranberry Grilled Cheese sandwich cut in half showing melted cheese .

Brie Apple Cranberry Grilled Cheese

Gourmet grilled cheese with creamy brie, crisp apple slices, and cranberry sauce on wine-brushed sourdough bread
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices sourdough bread sturdy, day-old works best
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1/3 cup Sauvignon Blanc white wine
  • 8 ounces brie cheese chilled, rind removed, sliced thin
  • 1 medium Honeycrisp apple cut into thin slices
  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce not jellied

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Sharp knife
  • Pastry brush or spoon

Method
 

  1. Butter one side of each bread slice generously. Flip slices over and brush the unbuttered sides with Sauvignon Blanc using a pastry brush or spoon.
  2. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Place two bread slices butter-side-down in skillet. Layer each slice with brie, apple slices, and cranberry sauce.
  3. Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side-up. Cover skillet with lid immediately to help cheese melt evenly.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and cook 3-4 minutes. When cheese begins melting around edges, remove lid and check bottom for golden-brown color.
  5. Flip sandwiches gently with wide spatula. Cook another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cheese is fully melted. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use sturdy sourdough bread to prevent sogginess. Chill brie before slicing for easier handling. Don't skip the wine - it adds important flavor and creates golden crust. Serve with chilled Sauvignon Blanc.