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Brie Grilled Cheese

By Erin · June 9, 2022 · 25 Comments

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Level up your grilled cheese game with this Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich! Two slices of bread filled with brie, prosciutto, and apple slices -- is there anything better?! 

sandwich filled with cheese, prosciutto and apple slices

This Brie Grilled Cheese has been giving me life lately! Admittedly, I don't eat sandwiches often, but I do, I prefer them like this. 

Question: what's your favorite kind of sandwich? A grilled cheese, perhaps? If it's not your favorite, hopefully it's at least in your top three favorite kinds of sandwiches. This brie grilled cheese is a fancy version of the classic grilled cheese sandwich.

See, I adore my avocado grilled cheese, but this gooey brie grilled cheese is next level. Think comfort food, but elevated. The best part? You really only need three ingredients! 

Recipe features

  • It's the adult version of your childhood favorite food 
  • Can be enjoyed by kids AND adults, and great way to switch up your normal sandwich routine
  • The ooey-gooey cheese pairs perfectly with the salty prosciutto and the sweetness of the apple
ingredients to make a grilled cheese like brie cheese and an apple

Ingredients

  • Bread - Use your favorite kind of bread! Think: sourdough, whole wheat, seedy bread, or even gluten free bread will work. 
  • Butter - I always butter the bread with making grilled cheese, but you could also use olive oil instead if you prefer.
  • Brie cheese - Or any kind of soft cheese. Alternatively, cheddar cheese would be delicious as well.
  • Prosciutto - We want something salty, so if you don't want to use prosciutto, try cooked bacon or Serrano ham. 
  • Apple - Could substitute pear, but use apple if you can! 

Instructions 

Step 1: Butter the bread. First, butter one slice of bread, then place it butter side down in a nonstick skillet. 

Step 2: Add the ingredients. Top the bread with the apple slices, then add the brie on top and last, the prosciutto. Place the second slice of bread on top with the butter side up. 

slice of bread topped with apple slices on the left and with brie cheese on the right
bread with prosciutto on the left and a grilled cheese in a skillet on the right

Step 3: Make the sandwich. Cook the sandwich in the pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on the first side until it's golden brown, then use a spatula to carefully flip it over. Place a lid on the skillet and cook the sandwich for 1-2 minutes, again until it's golden brown and the cheese is melty. 

Tips and tricks

  • Brie is a delicious, melty cheese that is perfect on a grilled cheese. With that said, it can be a little messy, so when in doubt, more is better 😉  
  • Though you can use any kind of bread, I recommend thicker slices if possible.
  • You can layer the ingredients on the slices of bread in any order you'd like -- all will be delicious!
  • If you want extra flavor, add one or two teaspoons of honey on one of the slices of bread
  • I would NOT recommend making this sandwich ahead of time; if you do, the cheese will harden and the apples will get soggy. This grilled cheese is best served fresh! 

Do I have to use butter? 

Nope! If you want to keep this butter-free, simply brush olive oil on both pieces of bread instead. If you are using butter, quickly soften it by placing it in the microwave for 8-10 seconds.

Can I make this with jam instead? 

Yes! I originally tested this recipe two different ways: one being the savory version with prosciutto and apple which ultimately ended up being my favorite. But, I did test a version with simply brie cheese and fig jam and it was very good. If you prefer a sweeter sandwich, use jam instead!

What should I serve this with?

Brie grilled cheese pairs well vegan tomato soup, Whole30 mushroom soup, brown butter sweet potatoes, air fryer potato wedges, or this broccoli cauliflower salad.

two grilled cheese sandwiches stacked on top of one another

More sandwich recipes

  • Mediterranean Grilled Cheese
  • Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwich
  • English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich 

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!

sandwich filled with cheese, prosciutto and apple slices

Brie Grilled Cheese

Level up your grilled cheese game with this Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich! Two slices of bread filled with brie, prosciutto, and apple slices -- is there anything better?! 
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter softened
  • ½ apple thinly sliced
  • 4 oz. brie cheese or more; thinly sliced
  • 2 slices prosciutto

Instructions

  • Butter two one side of two slices of bread and place one of the bread slices butter-side down in a nonstick skillet.
  • Add half of the apple slices on top of the bread, then half of the cheese and last, one slice of prosciutto. Place the second piece of bread, butter-side up on top.
  • Heat the sandwich over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bread is golden brown. Use a spatula to carefully flip it over. Place a lid on the skillet and cook for 1-2 more minutes on the second side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melty.
  • Repeat this for the second sandwich. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per sandwich and are an estimation
*Substitutions:
  • Can use any kind of bread
  • Can use cheddar instead of brie
  • Can use cooked bacon or ham instead of prosciutto

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 675mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 2mg
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in April 2016. It was updated with new text and photos in May 2022. 

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Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Megan says

    April 26, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    My all time favorite sandwich is a BLT but I would definitely put grilled cheese at a close second. I eat bread nowadays mostly buttered and alongside a salad or soup but I'm definitely going to start looking for Dave's!

    Reply
  2. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    April 25, 2016 at 8:26 pm

    Oh dear me, this looks divine. Grilled cheese is my favorite too + I am obsessed with Dave's Killer Bread (it's kind of the best EVER) . The strawberry brie combo sounds totally drool-worthy!

    Also, I had no idea this month was National Grilled Cheese month but apparently I need to get on it before it's too late!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:59 pm

      It IS the best ever, and I'm glad I wasn't the only one unaware. Let's eat grilled cheese every day!

      Reply
  3. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    April 25, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    funny enough strawberry and brie is another of my favourite flavour combinations, i like to add a bit of balsamic with it too. definitely can see myself making these sandwiches look super good!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:57 pm

      Ohhh I can see how balsamic would be good with strawberries and brie...mmmm. ...ALMOST as good as chocolate 😉

      Reply
  4. Keith @ How's it Lookin? says

    April 25, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    Looks delicious, and filling, thanks for the idea

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:56 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  5. Lucia @ The Foodwright says

    April 25, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    I confess, the first sandwich that popped into my head is one from a sandwich shop in my hometown called Erbert & Gerbert's (isn't that a funny name?). It's called The Titan and it has sundried tomatoes and pesto and turkey and it's just plain DREAMY. This grilled cheese looks SO DELICIOUS though, and you photographed it beautifully! Grilled cheeses can be a pain to take pictures of and you totally nailed it.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:56 pm

      Thanks so much Lucia! And yes that is a funny name for a restaurant but I like it 😀 It has a nice ring to it

      Reply
  6. Lisa says

    April 25, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    I LOVE Dave's Killer Bread!! I usually eat more gf stuff now, but I know they're good. THIS sandwich! My mouth is watering right now. Looks so good!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      I'm glad you've heard of them and like them 🙂 Thanks Lisa!

      Reply
  7. Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:04 am

    You have no idea how badly I want this sandwich right now. Holy cow. And yes, I adore grilled cheese and most forms of bread. Gah, I want lunch now!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      Hahha I hope you were able to enjoy a grilled cheese in some form today

      Reply
  8. Julia says

    April 25, 2016 at 10:21 am

    The goooooooo! I die. I have brie and strawbs in my fridge right now, plus a constant supply of chocolate in the pantry, so this thing needs to happen ASAP! Hope you had a great weekend, lady!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      If you already have all the ingredients then you basically HAAAVE to make this sammy sam 😀 Thanks Julia!

      Reply
  9. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

    April 25, 2016 at 9:07 am

    Erin, you took grilled cheese to a whole other level! Wow - my mind=blown at this creation! LOVE LOVE LOVE the brie+strawberries+dark chocolate+crushed almonds combo in this sandwich! Wow!Down the street from me there's this cafe called Tom+Chee and they specialize in grilled cheese sandwiches and I'm willing to bet they'd be blown away by this too!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      Hahah let's call them up and ask 😉 That sounds like a cool restaurant though--I'd probably be there all the time. Thanks Shashi!

      Reply
  10. Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says

    April 25, 2016 at 8:37 am

    LOVE. Brie is my all-time favorite cheese. And grilled cheese...the best. I can't wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:51 pm

      If brie cheese is your favorite then you will LOVE this. Thanks girl 🙂

      Reply
  11. Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says

    April 25, 2016 at 8:22 am

    Oh. Em. Gee. I am pretty sure I could eat this sandwich every single day and would never get sick of it. It looks amazing!!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks Brie! You kinda HAVE to like brie cheese because of your name, right? (<--I bet someone says that daily, huh?)

      Reply
  12. Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says

    April 25, 2016 at 7:45 am

    Every time someone says "bread" I think about that Weight Watchers commercial with Oprah where she keeps saying "I LOVE BREAD." Seriously, if you haven't watched it you should, it's hysterical! Haha but I eat bread when I feel like it! I definitely need to make this because strawberries and brie are basically the best combo ever. Dave's Killer Bread seems like an awesome product too 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:48 pm

      HAHA yes--I'm down for anyone promoting bread, but Oprah takes the cake. Thanks Marina!

      Reply
  13. Meg @ With Salt and Wit says

    April 25, 2016 at 7:29 am

    I have been seeing this bread At Sams Club but have yet to buy it....not sure why but you have convinced. This sandwich has so much I love in it!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      Yesss you gotta try it next time! They have so many kinds to choose from too. Thanks Megan!

      Reply

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