Fall is the perfect time to enjoy a delicious apple brie sandwich. Tart apple and creamy brie cheese are perfect for a flavorful and satisfying sandwich. This recipe takes just 15-minutes to make and is sure to become a favorite!
If you're like most people, when fall comes around, you love all things apple-related.
I can’t get enough braised red cabbage with apples and apple cheddar soup. And my go-to drink is this apple shrub. For dessert? I have a slow cooker apple crisp.
This brie and apple sandwich is another favorite of mine, and I think you will love it too.
Rich and creamy brie pairs perfectly with sweet and tart apples to create a sandwich that is perfect for a quick weekday dinner or a leisurely weekend brunch.
Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor
We like the tang of Dijon mustard, but If you want something milder, honey mustard works too.
Go for a sturdy bread like sourdough or a rustic loaf so the sandwich holds together. Softer white bread works in a pinch but tends to collapse a bit.
For the apple, use your favorite crisp variety—I love the contrast of something tart against the creamy cheese. Granny Smith apples are great because they have a tart flavor that pairs well with the rich brie cheese. Other good options include Honeycrisp, Braeburn, and Jonathan Apples.
Tips & Tricks
- You want your bread to be moderately thick to hold up to the melted cheese and moisture of the apples. I don't recommend making this with thin-sliced bread or thin sandwich rounds.
- Arugula and spinach are great options if you want to add a touch of green to your grilled cheese sandwich.
- If you want a bit more crunch in your sandwich, add a few thinly sliced almonds or chopped pecans.
Serving Suggestions
This sandwich is perfect by itself for a vegetarian weekend lunch. I have even served it at a brunch.
If you want a side dish, I suggest a simple green salad. The acidity of the vinegar in the dressing will help cut through the richness of the sandwich.
If you want to add meat to this sandwich, I recommend thinly sliced ham or turkey.
How to Make Brie Grilled Cheese
First, start by spreading your softened butter on one side of each slice of bread and the mayo and mustard on the other.
Set the bread down, butter side down, and top with the sliced apples and brie cheese.
Place the remaining slice of bread on top, mayo and mustard side down.
Stovetop
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes per side.
Air Fryer
The air fryer is my favorite way to make a crisp "grilled" sandwich!
Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the sandwiches for 8 minutes, until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Oven
You can also bake these sandwiches in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
More Sandwich Recipes to Try
Apple Brie Sandwich
Equipment
- Air Fryer optional; can use a skillet or bake
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 8 slices bread
- 8 ounces brie cheese sliced
- 1 apple cored and sliced thin
Instructions
- Spread the butter on one side of the bread and the mayonnaise and mustard on the other.
- Set butter side down on a plate or cutting board.
- Top with the apple and brie.
- Place the remaining bread mayonnaise side down on top.
Skillet
- Set a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the sandwiches in the skillet until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes per side.
Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 400° F.
- Cook the sandwiches for 8 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
Oven
- Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
Genevieve says
The dijon is perfect in this sandwich - thank you for the super tasty lunch idea!
Journa Liz Ramirez says
This recipe is a perfect picnic sandwich. The kids loved it!
Elena says
I would never think about pairing apples and Brie and I’m so glad I gave it a go. It was soo good! Thank you for the yummy lunch