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Apricot Brie Grilled Cheese

Decadent Apricot Brie Grilled Cheese You’ll Crave Daily

This Apricot Brie Grilled Cheese combines creamy brie, sweet apricot preserves, and a spicy kick for a gourmet lunch experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Room temperature for easy spreading
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Garlic Crunch/Onion Crunch Provides spicy kick
  • 4 slices Thick Cut Brioche Bread Or whole wheat/gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Apricot Preserves Can substitute other fruit jams
  • 6-8 slices Double Cream Brie Cheese Alternatively camembert or vegan cheese
  • 1 handful Fresh Arugula Can replace with spinach or mixed greens

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine unsalted butter and chili garlic crunch, mixing until well blended. Set aside.
  2. Spread the chili garlic butter mixture on one side of each brioche slice.
  3. Heat skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to melt.
  4. Lay the prepared bread slices into the skillet, buttered side down, and cook until golden brown (2-3 minutes).
  5. Spread apricot preserves on each slice in the skillet, then layer with brie slices.
  6. Cover the skillet to melt the brie for about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Add arugula on top of one slice, then flip the other over to form the sandwich.
  8. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on medium-low heat until golden.
  9. Let the sandwich rest for 1-2 minutes on a cutting board before slicing.
  10. Slice the sandwich and serve, optionally with extra chili garlic crunch oil on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknights or fancy gatherings! Customize with different cheeses or greens as desired.

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