Description

Grilled cheese gets a delicious twist with this Cinnamon Sugar Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese! Rich, creamy brie melts beautifully between slices of buttery brioche or sourdough, layered with crisp apples and golden, caramelized cinnamon-sugar crust. It’s sweet, savory, crispy, gooey—and absolutely unforgettable. Perfect for brunch, lunch, dessert, or anytime you want to indulge in something comforting yet elegant.

Ingredients

Scale

4 slices brioche or sourdough bread
4 oz brie cheese, thinly sliced
1 medium apple (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala), thinly sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1½ tsp sugar
Optional: 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, for drizzling

Instructions

Make Cinnamon Sugar Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter with cinnamon and sugar.
Prep Filling: Thinly slice the apple and brie for even melting and layering.
Assemble Sandwich: Spread cinnamon sugar butter on one side of each slice of bread. Layer brie and apple on the non-buttered side of two slices, then top with remaining slices (butter side out).
Grill: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Grill each sandwich for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cheese is melted.

Serve: Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, and slice. Optional: drizzle with honey or sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar.

Notes

Use a nonstick pan and cook on medium-low for even browning and melty cheese.

Don’t overload the sandwich to ensure even toasting.

For a dessert version, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Sharp knife helps clean slicing without squishing the sandwich.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Sandwiches
Method: Pan-Grilled
Cuisine: American

Keywords: brie grilled cheese, apple sandwich, sweet savory grilled cheese, fall sandwich, cinnamon sugar grilled cheese