GRILLED BRIE AND PEAR SANDWICH

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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.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Grilled Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 thick slices French bread
6 thin slices Brie cheese, or more to taste
12 fresh thyme leaves, or to taste
1 pinch cracked black pepper
6 slices pear (such as Bosc)
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Generously butter one side of each slice of bread.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • 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.
  • Spread pear slices in a single layer over the Brie cheese on one slice of bread and top with a pinch of salt.
  • 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 : Calories 670.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 121.1 mg, Fat 41.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 25.5 g, Sodium 998.4 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

AMOLO PAUL
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This sandwich is so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Masuma Nizam
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This sandwich is perfect for a party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it!


Ripa Nipa
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I've made this sandwich several times and it's always a success. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Kendra Deers
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This sandwich is so easy to make and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Janak Jaishi
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I love the combination of flavors in this sandwich. The brie is melted and gooey, the pear is sweet and juicy, and the bread is toasted to perfection.


Jamal Abu Soud
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This sandwich is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Blutut Blaze
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I've never had a grilled brie sandwich before, but this one was amazing! The brie was melted and gooey, and the pear was sweet and juicy.


Hayden Bates
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This sandwich is so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Kwame Appiah
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I made this sandwich for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Abdullahi Bulla
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This sandwich is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the way the brie melts and the pear adds a nice crunch.


technical saim
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I've made this sandwich several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it!


Trent Howlett
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This sandwich is so easy to make and it's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.


Shamar McDowell
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I made this sandwich for my friends and they all loved it! The combination of flavors is amazing.


Suvd Suvd
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This sandwich was absolutely delicious! The brie was melted and gooey, the pear was sweet and juicy, and the bread was toasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.