Brie Chili Crisp Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Golden buttery bread layered with creamy brie and spicy chili crisp for a gourmet bite.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices rustic sourdough or country bread

→ Dairy

02 - 6 oz brie cheese, rind on, sliced
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Condiments

04 - 2 to 3 tbsp chili crisp, adjust to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
02 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a work surface.
03 - Evenly arrange brie slices over the unbuttered side of each bread slice.
04 - Spoon 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of chili crisp onto the brie on each sandwich.
05 - Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outwards.
06 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
07 - Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and brie is melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The spicy crunch against melted brie is the kind of contrast that makes you pause after every bite
  • Takes literally 15 minutes but feels like something from a restaurant menu
02 -
  • Medium low heat is non negotiable here, high heat burns the bread before the brie has time to melt into that creamy pool you want
  • The chili crisp oil will want to slide off the cheese, so spoon it toward the center rather than the edges
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, the heat distribution creates the most even golden crust
  • Let the brie sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before slicing for easier handling and faster melting
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