This Brie Ham Apple Grilled Cheese sandwich is a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors. Try it for lunch today!
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This post was originally published in September 2018 and has been updated.
Move over American cheese! We're embarking on a delicious grilled cheese adventure! If you haven't enjoyed a grilled cheese sandwich with Brie, then this recipe is a must-try!
Brie is a soft cheese that melts beautifully, making it ideal for a grilled cheese sandwich. This sandwich combines sweet and savory flavors for an unforgettable grilled cheese experience!
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Why You Will Love This
- Grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food - warm and gooey on the inside, crispy on the outside.
- A sweet and tangy spread elevates this grilled cheese. The flavor combination keeps you coming back bite after bite.
- Quick and easy to make - ideal for lunch or a fuss-free dinner.
For more great lunch ideas, try Triple Decker Turkey Club, Panera Steak and White Cheddar Panini, and Foot-long Deli Sandwich.
Ingredient Notes
- Bread - Sourdough, rye, marble rye, and pumpernickel are all delicious options. Feel free to use your favorite variety.
- Brie cheese - Creamy and perfect for its melting quality. Havarti and Swiss are also great options.
- Ham - Thin-sliced deli ham is best, but leftover ham can also be used. Slice it as thin as possible.
- Apple - Any crisp apple, such as Honeycrisp or Gala, is a great choice.
- Fig jam and deli-style mustard create the perfect sweet and tangy spread. Try substituting raspberry preserves, Dijon, or honey mustard.
- Butter - Don't skimp on buttering the outside of the bread. This creates a wonderfully crispy exterior. A thin layer of mayonnaise can also be used in place of butter.
What is Brie?
Brie is a mild and buttery soft cow's milk cheese typically sold in wheels or wedges. It's often found on cheese boards or baked until melted and served with crackers or crostini.
Brie has a white rind that is completely edible. Whether you leave it on or remove it is just a matter of personal preference. I love the rind, but I do remove it for this grilled cheese to allow the cheese to melt completely.
Step-by-Step Instructions
See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat. Low heat will allow time for the cheese to melt without burning the outside of the sandwich.
- In a small bowl, combine the fig preserves and mustard. Spread one side of each slice of the bread with the fig-mustard mixture.
- On one slice of bread, layer Brie, then ham.
- Top with apple slices and another layer of Brie.
- Close the sandwich and spread butter on the top side of the bread.
- Place the butter side down in the preheated skillet. Butter the top of the sandwich.
- Cook until crispy and golden brown. Flip and cook until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve this grilled cheese with soup, salad, or chips. Some of my favorite sides are Berry Fruit Salad and Greek Chickpea Salad.
Expert Tips
- Use thinly sliced ham and apples so the cheese can glue the sandwich together.
- Avoid using Light Brie, which doesn't melt as well as regular Brie. I also prefer avoiding Triple Cream Brie. It's higher in butter fat, so it melts too quickly, leaving more cheese in the pan than on the sandwich.
- Use a heavy skillet. A good quality non-stick or cast iron skillet works best.
- Use medium-low temperature. Too much heat will burn the outside of the sandwich before the cheese has melted completely.
- Allow for the first side of the bread to turn crispy golden brown before flipping.
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📖 Recipe Card
Brie Ham Apple Grilled Cheese
EQUIPMENT
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fig jam or preserves
- 1 tablespoon deli-style mustard (or Dijon)
- 2 slices sourdough (or substitute rye, pumpernickel or bread of choice)
- 6-8 slices Brie cheese
- 2-3 slices deli ham (sliced thin)
- ¼ crisp apple (sliced thin)
- butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- Preheat heavy skillet or cast iron pan over medium to medium-low heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together fig preserves and mustard. Spread mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
- On one slice of bread, layer half of the cheese, the ham, apple, and remaining cheese. Top with the other slice of bread, spread side down. Spread the top with butter.
- Place the sandwich butter side down in the warm skillet. Spread butter on the top of the bread. Cook until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced ham and apples so the cheese can glue the sandwich together.
- Avoid light Brie which doesn't melt as well as traditional Brie. I also try to avoid triple cream Brie. It's higher in butter fat which is absolutely delicious. But I find that it melts too quickly, leaving more cheese in the pan than on the sandwich.
- Use a heavy skillet. A good quality non-stick skillet or cast iron pan works best.
- Use a medium to medium-low temperature. Too much heat will burn the outside of the sandwich before the cheese has fully melted.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
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