Nutella Brie Grilled Cheese (Print)

Golden brioche filled with Nutella and Brie melts for a delightful sweet-and-savory sandwich experience.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices brioche or sturdy white bread

→ Cheese & Spread

02 - 2.8 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and sliced
03 - 3 tablespoons Nutella hazelnut spread

→ Butter

04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Directions:

01 - Spread softened butter evenly over one side of each bread slice.
02 - Arrange the bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean work surface.
03 - Generously spread Nutella on the unbuttered side of two bread slices.
04 - Distribute Brie slices evenly over the Nutella layer.
05 - Close each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, ensuring the buttered sides are facing outward.
06 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium-low heat.
07 - Place sandwiches in the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and Brie is melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to cool for 1 minute, cut in half, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like dessert disguised as lunch, and nobody will guess how easy it is to make.
  • The creamy Brie and rich Nutella transform an ordinary afternoon into something worth savoring.
02 -
  • If your skillet is too hot, the bread will cook before the Brie has a chance to melt—patience pays off.
  • Brushing the bread with a bit of extra butter before flipping makes for an even more irresistible crust.
03 -
  • Wipe the skillet between batches to avoid burnt butter flavors sneaking in.
  • Warming your bread slices just a tad before assembly makes spreading even easier and primes them for crisping up beautifully.
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