This grilled Brie and pear sandwich is dedicated to National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, which happens every April 12, thanks mostly to bored food bloggers and cheese-industry marketing cartels. I'm looking at you, Wisconsin.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter , softened
- 2 thicks slices French bread
- 6 thins slices Brie cheese , or more to taste
- 12 freshs thyme leaves , or to taste
- 1 pinch cracked black pepper
- 6 slices pear , such as Bosc
- salt to taste
Instructions
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1
Generously butter one side of each slice of bread.
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2
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
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3
Place bread slices butter-side down into hot skillet. Arrange Brie cheese slices on top of each piece of bread. Sprinkle thyme and cracked black pepper over the top.
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4
Spread pear slices in a single layer over the Brie cheese on one slice of bread and top with a pinch of salt.
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5
Flip the slice of bread without pears onto the slice of bread with the pear slices. Continue cooking sandwich until cheese and pear are heated through and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cut into halves.
Nutrition Facts
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