Brie, Fig, and Apple Grilled Cheese
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
801 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Brie, Fig, and Apple Grilled Cheese
Description
The sandwich is constructed by first caramelizing sliced red onions in olive oil until soft and slightly browned. Softened butter is spread on the outside of sourdough bread slices, while the inside is spread with fig butter for sweetness. Thinly sliced Brie cheese is layered with crisp apple slices, the caramelized onions, and fresh baby arugula before topping with the second slice of bread.
Cooking the sandwich in a hot nonstick skillet or griddle causes the buttered bread to brown and crisp evenly, while melting the Brie for a creamy texture. The fig butter adds a fruity sweetness that balances the mild cheese and sharpness of the arugula. The apple slices provide a fresh crunch that contrasts the softness of the other ingredients.
This grilled cheese is best served immediately while warm and the cheese is melted. It works well as a simple lunch or light dinner, combining novel flavor elements that elevate a classic grilled cheese experience.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 red onion sliced
- 4 lices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoon butter for brushing the bread, soft
- 4 tablespoons fig butter or jam
- 5 ounces Brie cheese thinly sliced
- 1 apple thinly sliced, large Granny Smith
- 1/2 cup arugula baby
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a small skillet. Add the onion slices and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Butter the outside of each slice of bread. Spread fig butter or jam on the inside of each slice of bread. Layer the brie, apple slices, caramelized onions, and arugula. Top with the other slice of bread.
- Heat a large nonstick 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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 801 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 801kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 106g | 35% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 1088IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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