Brie Chili Crisp Grilled Cheese

# What You Need:

01 - 4 slices rustic sourdough or country bread

02 - 6 oz brie cheese, rind on, sliced

03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

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

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

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

03 - Evenly layer sliced brie over the unbuttered side of each bread slice.

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

05 - Top each with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outwards.

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

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

08 - Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

01 -

It tastes indulgent and restaurant-worthy but takes less time than ordering delivery.
The chili crisp adds a sophisticated heat that keeps you coming back for another bite instead of reaching for something predictable.
You probably have most of these ingredients already, or they're worth buying for how many meals you can build around them.

02 -

If your heat is too high, the bread burns before the cheese melts, and you'll be left with a crunchy disappointment; medium-low is genuinely your friend here.
Slicing the brie ahead of time makes such a difference because it melts evenly and you're not wrestling with a whole wheel halfway through cooking.

03 -

Press your sandwich gently but consistently as it cooks—this helps the butter brown evenly and encourages the bread to make proper contact with the pan for that golden crust.
If you're making more than two sandwiches, keep the finished ones warm in a low oven while you cook the rest, so everyone gets to eat them at their best moment.