Brie Chili Crisp Grilled Cheese (Print)

Creamy brie and spicy chili crisp combine on golden, buttery toasted bread for an indulgent treat.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices rustic sourdough or country bread

→ Dairy

02 - 6 oz brie cheese, rind on, sliced
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Condiments

04 - 2 to 3 tbsp chili crisp, adjusted to taste

# Directions:

01 - Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each bread slice.
02 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a work surface.
03 - Evenly layer the brie slices over the unbuttered side of each bread slice.
04 - Spoon 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of chili crisp over the brie on each sandwich.
05 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out.
06 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
07 - Place sandwiches in skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula until bread is golden brown and brie fully melts.
08 - Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The brie gets impossibly creamy while the chili crisp cuts through with heat and a whisper of smoke, making every bite feel surprising.
  • It takes 13 minutes total, which means you can feel gourmet on a Tuesday night without the stress.
  • That buttery-crispy bread exterior gives way to oozing cheese and spicy kick, like the sandwich was designed to make you happy.
02 -
  • Brie melts quickly and keeps melting after you pull it from the heat, so stop cooking while it still feels slightly underdone—it'll finish perfectly during that one-minute rest.
  • Medium-low heat is not a suggestion; medium heat will brown your bread before the cheese even thinks about melting, and you'll end up with a cold, crunchy center.
03 -
  • Slice your brie in the morning when it's cooler; it's infinitely easier than working with warm cheese that's already soft.
  • If your chili crisp is more oil-heavy, use a spoon instead of pouring it, so you control the oil-to-crisp ratio and don't end up with a soggy sandwich.
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