Asparagus & Brie Grilled Cheese (Printable)

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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Toss the 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The Brie becomes impossibly gooey while the asparagus stays snappy and fresh
  • It transforms ordinary grilled cheese into something that could grace a bistro menu
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like you fussed much longer
02 -
  • Dont skip grilling the asparagus first, or you'll end up with raw, crunch spears inside your sandwich
  • Keep the heat at medium so the bread has time to get crispy before the cheese burns
  • Room temperature Brie melts faster and more evenly than cold cheese
03 -
  • Use a grill pan if you have one to get those restaurant quality char marks on the asparagus
  • If your cheese isn't melting, tent the sandwich loosely with foil for a minute
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