Grilled Brie and Pear Sandwich

This grilled Brie and pear sandwich is dedicated to National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, which happens every April 12, thanks mostly to bored food bloggers and cheese-industry marketing cartels. I'm looking at you, Wisconsin.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 670 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• salt to taste
• 1 pinch cracked black pepper
• 2 thick slices French bread
• 6 thin slices Brie cheese, or more to taste
• 12 fresh thyme leaves, or to taste
• 6 slices pear (such as Bosc)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Generously butter one side of each slice of bread.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Place bread slices butter-side down into hot skillet. Arrange Brie cheese slices on top of each piece of bread. Sprinkle thyme and cracked black pepper over the top.

Step 4

Spread pear slices in a single layer over the Brie cheese on one slice of bread and top with a pinch of salt.

Step 5

Flip the slice of bread without pears onto the slice of bread with the pear slices. Continue cooking sandwich until cheese and pear are heated through and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cut into halves.