Asparagus & Brie Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 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.
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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The way the creamy Brie melts around those slightly charred asparagus spears creates this incredible texture contrast nobody expects from a simple sandwich.
  • It transforms basic lunch ingredients into something that feels fancy enough for company but comes together in under 30 minutes.
02 -
  • Overcooking the asparagus before assembling makes it limp and watery inside the sandwich, so pull it when its just barely tender.
  • Pressing too hard while grilling squeezes out all the melting Brie which is literally the best part, so use a gentle hand.
03 -
  • Let your Brie sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before assembling, it makes such a difference in how evenly it melts.
  • If your asparagus spears are thick, slice them lengthwise first so they cook through in the same time as the thin ones.
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