Grilled Brie and Pear Sandwich

Chef John's grilled Brie and pear sandwich is an fresh and delicious twist on traditional grilled cheese.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 670 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Generously butter one side of each slice of bread.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium heat.

Step 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.

Step 4

Spread pear slices in a single layer over the Brie cheese on one slice of bread and top with a pinch of salt.

Step 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.