Brie Chili Crisp Grilled Cheese

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices rustic sourdough or country bread

→ Dairy

02 - 6 oz brie cheese with rind, sliced

03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Condiments

04 - 2 to 3 tbsp chili crisp, adjust to taste

# Method:

01 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.

02 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean work surface.

03 - Arrange the sliced brie evenly over the unbuttered sides of the two bread slices.

04 - Spoon 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of chili crisp over the brie on each sandwich.

05 - Top with the remaining two bread slices, buttered side facing outward.

06 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat until hot.

07 - Place sandwiches on the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden and brie is melted.

08 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest for one minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

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It takes barely thirteen minutes but tastes like you've been thinking about it all day.
The brie melts into something almost cloud-like while the chili crisp adds this surprising edge that keeps every bite interesting.
It's proof that sometimes the simplest combinations are the ones that hit hardest.

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Medium-low heat is absolutely not negotiable—one spike in temperature and your exterior burns while the inside stays cold.
The rind-on brie is not optional; it's what prevents you from ending up with a melted mess that leaks everywhere.
Pressing gently with the spatula actually matters; it helps conduct heat evenly and gives you better browning without smashing the delicate interior.

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