Description
The Cranberry Brie & Mozzarella Grilled Sandwich is a gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese, featuring creamy brie, melty mozzarella, and sweet-tart cranberries between golden, buttery bread. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a fancy appetizer, this sandwich is a crowd-pleaser with its irresistible combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of sourdough or artisan bread
- 1/2 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 4 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberries and cheese: If using fresh cranberries, lightly sauté them with a splash of water and honey until softened. Slice the brie and shred the mozzarella.
- Butter the bread and heat the skillet: Spread butter on one side of each bread slice and preheat a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Assemble the sandwich: Place two bread slices, buttered side down, on the skillet. Layer with brie, cranberries, and mozzarella. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
- Grill to perfection: Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution.
- Let the sandwich rest for a minute before cutting to prevent cheese from oozing out.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cranberry brie grilled sandwich, mozzarella grilled cheese, gourmet grilled cheese, easy sandwich recipe, holiday appetizer