Brie Chili Crisp Grilled Cheese (Print View)

Creamy brie meets spicy chili crisp on golden toasted bread for a gourmet grilled cheese experience.

# 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, adjust to taste

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The brie gets silky and warm without ever breaking apart, creating pockets of pure comfort.
  • Chili crisp brings heat and complexity that regular cheese sandwiches never could.
  • Ready in under fifteen minutes but tastes like you actually tried.
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is non-negotiable; too high and your bread burns before the brie melts, which is a genuinely sad sandwich.
  • Don't press too aggressively with the spatula or you'll squeeze the brie right out the sides and lose all that creamy goodness.
03 -
  • Use a nonstick skillet or griddle; it makes the whole experience smoother and less stressful.
  • If your chili crisp has large chile flakes, crush them slightly so they distribute more evenly across the brie.
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