Description
Indulge in a gourmet experience with this Brie, Fig, and Apple Grilled Cheese. This delightful sandwich combines the creaminess of brie cheese with the sweetness of fig jam and tart apple slices, all nestled between crispy sourdough bread. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend lunch. Pair it with your favorite soup or salad for a well-rounded meal that will impress family and friends alike. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that feels both luxurious and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 red onion (sliced)
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons soft butter (for brushing the bread)
- 4 tablespoons fig butter or jam
- 5 ounces brie cheese (thinly sliced)
- 1 large Granny Smith apple (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup baby arugula
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced red onions and caramelize for about 5 minutes until sweet.
- Generously butter the outer sides of each slice of sourdough bread. Spread fig jam on the inner sides.
- Layer thin slices of brie cheese, apple slices, caramelized onions, and baby arugula between two slices of bread.
- Grill in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and gooey inside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg