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A golden brown sourdough grilled cheese sandwich with melted brie, sliced apples, and cranberry sauce.
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Brie Apple Cranberry Grilled Cheese with White Wine Deglaze

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 620kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 slices thick -cut sourdough bread
  • 6 ounces double -cream brie cheese, sliced
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2 tablespoons whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the apple slices and salt, sautéing for 3 minutes until the edges just begin to soften.
  • Pour the white wine into the skillet to deglaze, simmering until the liquid has completely evaporated and coated the apples in a concentrated reduction.
  • Remove apples from heat and set aside.
  • Spread the remaining butter on one side of each sourdough slice.
  • On the non-buttered side of two slices, spread 1 tablespoon each of cranberry sauce.
  • Layer half of the brie slices, the wine-reduced apples, and fresh thyme onto the cranberry-coated bread.
  • Top with the remaining brie and the second slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
  • Place sandwiches in a cold non-stick skillet and turn heat to medium-low.
  • Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the sourdough is deeply golden and the brie has reached a fluid state.