Asparagus Brie Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Tender asparagus and creamy Brie melted between buttery toasted bread for a luxurious seasonal sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 8-10 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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
02 - Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill or sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
03 - Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
04 - Place two bread slices buttered side down. Layer half of the Brie cheese, grilled asparagus, and remaining Brie. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The Brie melts into this incredible velvety pool that holds the asparagus in place, so you get cheese in every single bite instead of it sliding out when you take a bite
  • Grilling the asparagus first gives it this smoky sweetness that cuts through the rich cheese, making the sandwich feel lighter than you'd expect
  • This comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy bistro, and you probably have everything you need right now
02 -
  • If your asparagus spears are thick, peel the bottom third with a vegetable peeler or they'll be tough and stringy even after grilling
  • Don't crank the heat to high or your bread will burn before the Brie has a chance to melt all the way through
  • The rind on Brie is totally edible and actually adds flavor, so slice right through it instead of trying to remove it
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat evenly and creates the most gorgeous golden crust
  • Mayo instead of butter on the outside sounds strange but it creates an even crispier, more golden crust that won't burn as easily
  • Let your Brie sit on the counter for 20 minutes before slicing, cold cheese shreds instead of slicing cleanly
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