While scavenging through my refrigerator and pantry for a late night snack, I tried to see if I could squeeze out a sandwich of some kind and came across cheese and bread. Then thought, “Wow, when was the last time I had a grilled cheese sandwich? It has to have been some years.” As I made the my gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, I thought of two things- how my grandmother would be so happy if she could see me and how she was the last person to give me a grilled cheese. They were delicious and sometimes she would add different cheeses, tomatoes, and vegetables. I decided to share this fancy grilled cheese recipe inspired by my grandma- a delicious Brie Grilled Cheese.
Gourmet Grilled Cheese Brie Tomato Sandwich Recipe
Makes 1 gourmet grilled cheese sandwich.
Brie Cheese Sandwich Ingredients:
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 garlic clove, pressed
- Dijon mustard
- Brie cheese, sliced about 1/4 of an inch thick
- 1/2 cup baby arugula or spinach greens
- Thick slices of ripe tomato
Brie grilled cheese sandwiches often pair with additional ingredients for flavor contrast, like arugula, and tomato slices for a savory touch. This balance brings out the best in the brie and makes each bite complex and satisfying. If you’re trying it for the first time, you might notice that a brie grilled cheese has a softer, more decadent taste than traditional grilled cheeses – smooth and comforting, with each add-on ingredient enhancing its flavor. Truly next level!
For a perfect grilled cheese, a good-quality fresh bread is essential! A good, thick-sliced white bread has a mild flavor that lets the cheese shine. It also crisps nicely without overpowering the taste of the cheese.
How To Make Grilled Cheese With Brie:
1. Warm your skillet, griddle pan, or grill over medium heat.
2. Brush olive oil or butter onto one side of each bread slice and evenly sprinkle pressed garlic.
3. Spread Dijon mustard on the side of the bread without the olive oil.
4. Place the bread in the pan, buttered side against the pan, to start browning about 3-4 minutes.
5. To your liking, top bread with creamy brie cheese, greens, and tomato slices. You may wish to wilt the greens down a bit in the same pan before adding them to the inside of the sandwich.
6. Place bread slices together to form a sandwich and press down for another minute on each side or until cheese gets melty and exterior become golden brown.
7. Remove from heat and slice in half.
8. Serve and enjoy this amazing flavor combination.
I like to serve with some chips or fresh fruit.
Some fun grilled cheese variations:
A Brie Grilled Cheese sandwich is delicious with tomato slices but other fun variations to try are apple brie grilled cheese or brie pear grilled cheese. Make those the same way and just substitute the tomato slices with either apple or pear slices.
There are so many ways to customize a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich. Feel free to experiment in order to discover your favorites!
Try wheat bread or brioche bread or multi-grain Italian. It is the freshness of the bread more than the type that makes a difference. So bake it yourself or pick it up at a local bakery.
Printable Brie Grilled Cheese Recipe Card
The Best Brie Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 slices fresh bread
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
- 1/2 garlic clove, pressed
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3 slices of Brie cheese, sliced about 1/4 of an inch thick
- 1/4 cup baby arugula or spinach greens
- 1-2 thick slices of ripe tomato
Instructions
- Place skillet to warm on medium-high heat.
- Butter both sides of the bread and place face down in the skillet to brown.
- Wilt the greens in the same pan, if you like, for just a minute while you spread the other sides of the bread- one with the pressed garlic, the other with mustard.
- Then add the brie slices to the bread, as well as the greens and tomato.
- After about 4 minutes you can close the sandwich up and press down with the spatula to help it all come together and get a nice brown for a minute or two more on each side.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
The Best Brie Grilled Cheese
Serves: 1
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Amount Per Serving: 1 sandwich
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| Calories | 491.65 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 30.19 g | 46.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 15.9 g | 75% | |
| Trans Fat 0.02 g | ||
| Cholesterol 85.05 mg | 28.3% | |
| Sodium 887.62 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 31.04 g | 10.3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3.06 g | 12% | |
| Sugars 4.97 g | ||
| Protein 24.55 g | ||
| Vitamin A 18.58 % | Vitamin C 7.11 % | |
| Calcium 24.63 % | Iron 15.08 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Conclusion
Making a brie grilled cheese is a great way to elevate a classic comfort food! Brie’s creamy texture and mild, buttery flavor make it an ideal cheese for melting, adding a luxurious twist to grilled cheese. Brie has a rich, slightly tangy, and nutty flavor that brings depth to a grilled cheese. When melted, brie becomes ultra-creamy and smooth, creating a velvety mouthfeel that coats each bite. It’s not as stretchy as cheddar or mozzarella, so you get more of a luxurious melt than a pull. Brie brings a gourmet feel to grilled cheese. It’s perfect if you want something a little more refined, whether you’re treating yourself or making a special lunch for someone else.
I hope you enjoy this grilled brie and tomato sandwich as much as I did when my grandmother made it for me. Do you have a special gourmet grilled cheese sandwich? What is it? Who was the first person to make it for you?
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Grilled Cheese Society says
This was soooo yummy! You had me with the brie and tomato but adding the spinach and dijon is sheer genius! This is one delicious gooey grilled cheese.