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Grilled Brie and Pear Sandwich
Prep
10 mins
Cook
5 mins
Servings
1
Difficulty
Easy
This grilled brie and pear sandwich is one of my favorite quick lunches when I want something that feels fancy but comes together in just fifteen minutes. The creamy brie melts beautifully against the warm bread, while the fresh pears add natural sweetness and fiber to keep you satisfied. What I love most is how simple it is to make, especially when you're short on time or ingredients. A handful of thyme leaves and a crack of black pepper transform an ordinary sandwich into something truly special, and the best part is you probably have everything in your kitchen already.
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Ingredients
- 22 tablespoons butter, softened
- 22 thick slices french bread
- 66 thin slices brie cheese, or more to taste
- 1212 fresh thyme leaves, or to taste
- 11 pinch cracked black pepper
- 66 slices pear (such as bosc), salt to taste
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Instructions
- 1
Generously butter one side of each slice of bread.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- 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.
- 4
Spread pear slices in a single layer over the Brie cheese on one slice of bread and top with a pinch of salt.
- 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.
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