Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic comfort food with our Brie, Fig, and Apple Grilled Cheese. This gourmet sandwich features creamy brie cheese, sweet fig jam, and crisp Granny Smith apples, all nestled between slices of toasty sourdough bread. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a cozy snack, this dish is quick to make—ready in just 17 minutes! Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet meal at home, this sophisticated yet simple recipe will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 red onion (sliced)
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons soft butter (for brushing the bread)
- 4 tablespoons fig butter or jam
- 5 ounces brie cheese (thinly sliced)
- 1 large Granny Smith apple (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup baby arugula
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion slices and caramelize for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Generously butter the outside of each sourdough slice and spread fig jam inside.
- Layer brie cheese, apple slices, caramelized onions, and arugula on each slice. Top with another slice of bread.
- In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, grill sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Cut in half if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg