Asparagus & Brie Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - 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.
03 - Butter one side of each bread slice with softened butter.
04 - 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.
05 - 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.
06 - Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way the creamy brie melts into those charred asparagus spears creates this incredible texture contrast
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy café
02 -
  • Dont be tempted to skip grilling the asparagus first because raw asparagus stays crunchy in a way that just does not work here
  • Medium heat is your friend. High heat burns the bread before the cheese has time to melt properly
03 -
  • Room temperature brie melts more evenly and quickly than cold from the fridge
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for that full minute before slicing keeps everything together
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