Kamil Perry
Grilled cheese sandwiches are a classic, but you can elevate this dish by using brie cheese. Brie is a soft, creamy cheese with a low melting point, which makes it perfect for grilled cheese sandwiches. It has a subtle flavour that pairs well with a variety of ingredients, such as cranberry sauce, blackberry jam, apple, bacon, and even other cheeses like old cheddar and mozzarella. When making a grilled cheese sandwich with brie, it's important to cook it over medium to low heat to prevent the bread from over-browning before the cheese has melted. You can also add other ingredients like caramelized onions, chicken, or ham to make it even more delicious.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Type of Cheese | Brie, Mozzarella, Old Cheddar |
| Meat | Chicken, Bacon, Serrano Ham, Prosciutto |
| Fruit | Strawberries, Apples, Cranberries, Blackberries, Fig |
| Condiments | Red Pepper Jelly, Jam, Honey, Balsamic Vinegar, Brown Sugar |
| Bread | Sourdough, Thick-sliced |
| Cooking Method | Medium-low heat, grilled |
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Brie grilled cheese with red pepper jelly
Grilled cheese sandwiches are a staple for many, especially in North America. While American cheese and cheddar are the classic cheeses to use for grilled cheese, there are many other incredible cheeses to use, like brie.
Ingredients:
- Brie cheese
- Sourdough bread
- Red pepper jelly
- Salted butter
- Other optional ingredients include old cheddar, mozzarella, chicken breast slices, caramelized onions, bacon, arugula, and passion fruit pepper jelly.
Recipe:
Start by placing the brie in the freezer for 10 minutes before cooking. This will make it easier to slice the brie into thick slices. You can choose to leave the rind on or scrape some off with a knife, depending on your preference.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place the slices butter-side down in a skillet on medium-high heat. Let the bread brown for about a minute or until golden, then reduce the heat to medium.
On one slice of bread, layer the following: arugula, brie, red pepper jelly, and more brie. You can also add other ingredients like old cheddar, mozzarella, or chicken breast slices. Place the other slice of bread on top, with the toasted side facing up.
Smash the sandwich gently so that the contents begin to melt together. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil. Cook for 1-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and begins to drip over the edges.
Flip the sandwich and continue cooking until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is gooey. If the cheese is not melted enough, you can partially cover the skillet with a lid to hold in the heat.
Serve the grilled cheese sandwich with extra red pepper jelly on the side, if desired. Enjoy!
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Brie grilled cheese with mozzarella and chicken
Ingredients
- Brie cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Chicken breast
- Bread
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Balsamic vinegar
- Brown sugar
Optional Ingredients
- Old cheddar cheese
- Red pepper jelly
- Garlic and herb butter spread
- Caramelized onions
- Bacon
Instructions
- Prepare the caramelized onions (optional): Add oil and butter to a large non-stick pan over medium heat, then add in onions. Fry for around 15 minutes, or until they start to soften. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Turn the heat to low-medium then continue frying until they start to naturally caramelize and turn golden (another 10-15 minutes). Add in balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, turn to low heat, and continue frying until soft, deep golden, and sticky (15 minutes+).
- Prepare the sandwich: Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. You can use salted butter or, for extra flavor, a flavored butter with garlic and herbs. Lay the bread slices in the pan, buttered side down. Layer two of the bread slices with a single layer of mozzarella cheese, and the other two slices of bread with the brie. Add the thinly sliced chicken to the mozzarella layers. Optionally, you can add sliced old cheddar and red pepper jelly to the sandwich.
- Grill the sandwich: Grill the bread slices for 4-5 minutes on each side until the bread is toasted and golden brown, and the cheese has melted. If desired, you can briefly remove the sandwich to a plate, melt the remaining butter in the pan, and return the sandwich to the pan with the golden side up and continue cooking until the bottom is also golden.
- Serve: Flip one slice of bread onto the other to create a sandwich, then place a lid on the pan for one minute if the cheese needs additional melting. Cut the sandwich in half and serve. Enjoy!
Tips
- Brie cheese has a low melting point, so it goes soft and gooey quickly.
- The rind of the Brie is edible, so you can choose to leave it on or remove it before adding the cheese to your sandwich.
- If you want to enhance the melting of the mozzarella, use shredded mozzarella cheese.
- If you want to add extra protein to your sandwich, keep cooked chicken breast on hand in a crockpot.
- To prevent the sandwich from steaming, avoid fully covering the pan with a lid when melting the cheese.
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Brie grilled cheese with caramelised onions
Ingredients
- Brie cheese
- Bread (sourdough or Italian Tuscan bread recommended)
- Butter
- Onions
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Balsamic vinegar
- Brown sugar
Optional ingredients
- Mozzarella
- Bacon
- Red pepper jelly
- Old cheddar
- Chicken
Method
- To make the caramelised onions, add oil and butter to a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the onions and fry for around 15 minutes, or until they start to soften. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Turn the heat to low-medium and continue frying until the onions start to caramelise and turn golden (around 10–15 minutes).
- Add in balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Turn the heat down to low and continue frying until the onions are soft, deep golden, and sticky (15 minutes or more).
- Spread butter on two slices of bread, then place them butter-side-down in a skillet.
- Layer the cheese and caramelised onions onto one slice of bread. You can add some mozzarella and bacon at this stage, too.
- Sandwich the two slices of bread together and cook over medium heat until the underside is deep golden.
- Briefly remove the sandwich to a plate and melt the remaining butter in the skillet.
- Return the sandwich to the pan, with the grilled side up and the ungrilled side over the melted butter. Cook over medium-low heat until the underside is deep golden.
- Continue cooking, flipping regularly, until the cheese is melted and gooey.
Tips
- If you want to add chicken, place it on the mozzarella layer before grilling.
- If you want to add red pepper jelly, serve it on the side or spread it on the bread before grilling.
- You can make a big batch of caramelised onions in advance and store them in the fridge.
- You can assemble the sandwiches the day before and keep them in the refrigerator until an hour before cooking.
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Brie grilled cheese with jam or preserves
Brie grilled cheese sandwiches are easy to make and bursting with flavour. Brie is a great choice for grilled cheese because it has a low melting point, quickly becoming soft and gooey. Its subtle flavour also makes it a perfect base to add extra ingredients.
Ingredients
- Brie cheese
- Bread (any type, but preferably thick slices)
- Jam or preserves (strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, blackberry, or fig)
- Butter (salted or flavoured with garlic and herbs)
- Olive oil (optional)
- Honey (optional)
Optional extra ingredients
- Old cheddar
- Mozzarella
- Chicken
- Bacon
- Caramelized onions
- Serrano ham
- Dark chocolate
- Crushed almonds
Instructions
- Cut the Brie into thick slices. You don't need to remove the rind unless you want to.
- Spread butter on the bread slices. If you want to keep the sandwich butter-free, you can brush olive oil on the slices instead.
- Layer the ingredients on the bread slices in your desired order. You can add the jam or preserves directly on top of the Brie, or on separate slices of bread.
- Grill the sandwich for 4-5 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and golden brown, and the cheese has melted.
- If the cheese needs additional melting, cover the pan with a lid for one minute.
- Flip the sandwich and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until both sides are golden brown.
- If you want extra flavour, add one or two teaspoons of honey to one of the slices of bread.
Enjoy your delicious, gooey Brie grilled cheese!
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Brie grilled cheese with apple or strawberries
Ingredients
- Brie cheese
- Sourdough bread
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Honey
- Strawberries
- Thyme
- Pink peppercorn
- Goat cheese
- Fig jam
- Arugula
- Caramelized onions
Instructions
For a savoury grilled cheese sandwich, spread butter on the outside of each slice of sourdough bread. On the inside, spread fig jam or goat cheese. Layer the brie, apple slices, caramelized onions, and arugula. Top with the other slice of bread. Heat a large skillet or griddle pan over medium-high heat. Place the sandwiches, butter side down in the hot pan. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned and cheese melts. Cut sandwiches in half, if desired. Serve immediately.
For a sweeter option, brush one side of the brie cheese with olive oil and place the oiled side down on the grill grates. Brush the other side of the brie with olive oil while the bottom side is grilling. Then grill for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove the grilled brie with a spatula and place on a serving plate. Top with diced strawberries that have been tossed in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey. Garnish with a drizzle of honey and then sprinkle with the chopped fresh mint and sea salt. Serve with flatbread crackers.
Alternatively, assemble the grilled cheeses by topping each piece of sourdough with 2 ounces of brie each, spreading on honeycomb or drizzling on honey, then topping with sliced strawberries. Sprinkle strawberries with additional pink peppercorn or thyme if desired. Top each with 2 ounces of brie and top slices of sourdough. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add grilled cheeses, pressing down lightly, and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden. Flip and continue cooking until the cheese is melted and the bottom piece is golden. Serve immediately, with additional honeycomb or honey if desired.
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Frequently asked questions
You will need bread, butter, and brie as a base. For extra flavour, you can add mozzarella, cheddar, red pepper jelly, caramelized onions, jam, chutney, or cranberry sauce.
Any bread will work, but thicker slices and sourdough are recommended.
It is up to you. The rind is edible, but you can choose to cut it off or scrape some off with a knife.
