Irresistible Cranberry Brie Grilled Cheese Recipe with Arugula
A gourmet twist on classic grilled cheese, featuring creamy brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and peppery arugula nestled between buttery, crispy bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 thick slices of sourdough or artisan bread
- 3–4 ounces brie cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce (whole-berry preferred)
- 1/2 cup fresh arugula
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- Optional: sea salt or honey for a sweet-and-salty combo
Instructions
- Slice the brie into thin pieces, wash and pat dry the arugula, and prepare the cranberry sauce.
- Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- Place one slice of bread, butter side down, onto the skillet. Arrange sliced brie evenly across the bread.
- Spread a generous amount of cranberry sauce over the brie.
- Top the cranberry sauce with a handful of fresh arugula.
- Place the second slice of bread on top, butter side up, and gently press down with a spatula.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, flipping carefully with a spatula, until both sides are golden brown and the brie has melted.
- Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing in half.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Use room temperature brie for faster melting. Avoid overloading with cranberry sauce to prevent messiness. Experiment with different breads or add-ins like walnuts or honey for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
Keywords: grilled cheese, cranberry brie, arugula sandwich, quick lunch, easy dinner, vegetarian recipe