Creamy Brie, crisp apples, and honey combine for a festive grilled cheese classic with a holiday twist.
# What Goes In:
→ Bread
01 - 4 slices sourdough or brioche bread
→ Cheese & Filling
02 - 4.2 oz Brie cheese, sliced
03 - 1 small crisp apple (such as Granny Smith), thinly sliced
04 - 2 tbsp honey
→ Butter
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
→ Garnish (optional)
06 - 2 small strips roasted red bell pepper (for flame)
07 - 2 thin chive stems (for wick)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Lightly butter one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Layer Brie evenly, then apple slices. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over each.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up, pressing gently to seal.
05 - Grill sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese melts, pressing gently with a spatula.
06 - Trim sandwich edges to a clean rectangle, stand upright, and adorn with roasted red pepper strips as flames and chive stems as wicks.
07 - Serve warm and enjoy.
