Brie Chili Crisp Grilled Cheese

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices rustic sourdough or country bread

→ Dairy

02 - 6 oz brie cheese with rind, 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 onto one side of each bread slice.

02 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a clean work surface.

03 - Evenly distribute sliced brie over the unbuttered surfaces of the two bread slices.

04 - Spoon 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of chili crisp over the brie on each sandwich according to preferred spice level.

05 - Top with the remaining two bread slices, ensuring the buttered sides face outward.

06 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat until warm.

07 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, gently pressing with a spatula, until bread is golden and cheese fully melted.

08 - Remove sandwiches from heat, let rest for one minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -

The brie becomes this creamy, almost luxurious filling that makes a simple lunch feel indulgent.
That chili crisp gives you a spicy kick that doesn't overpower but definitely makes you pay attention.
The whole thing comes together in under 15 minutes, so you can have something restaurant-worthy on a weeknight.

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Medium-low heat is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way after charring the outside while the cheese stayed cold inside.
Letting the butter soften at room temperature makes all the difference between a torn bread surface and a perfectly buttered one.

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