Asparagus & Brie Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Tender asparagus and creamy Brie cheese melt together between buttery, golden-toasted bread for a luxurious sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 8 to 10 thin asparagus spears, trimmed
02 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
03 - Pinch of salt
04 - Pinch of black pepper

→ Dairy

05 - 4 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Bread

07 - 4 slices crusty sourdough or country bread

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Toss the asparagus spears with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill or sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until just tender and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
02 - Butter one side of each bread slice generously.
03 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Layer with half the Brie, followed by the grilled asparagus, then the remaining Brie. Top with the other bread slices, buttered side up.
04 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
05 - Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice diagonally and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way the Brie melts into every crevice of the grilled asparagus creates these incredible pockets of creamy, savory goodness in every single bite
  • It transforms ordinary ingredients into something that feels like it came from a fancy bistro but only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting period because cutting too soon makes all that glorious Brie ooze out onto your cutting board instead of staying in the sandwich where it belongs
  • Medium heat is your friend here since high heat burns the bread before the cheese has time to melt completely
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one because it holds heat evenly and creates the most gorgeous golden crust
  • Press down gently with your spatula but dont flatten completely or you will lose those nice air pockets that make the sandwich feel light
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