Cranberry Brie and Mozzarella Grilled Sandwich
A gooey grilled cheese sandwich featuring tart cranberry sauce, creamy brie, and melty mozzarella on sturdy bread, perfect for using Thanksgiving leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices sturdy sourdough or crusty bread
- ¼ cup cranberry sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces brie cheese, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Place 4 slices butter-side down on a cutting board and spread 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce on each.
- Layer shredded mozzarella and thinly sliced brie evenly over the cranberry sauce on each of the 4 slices. Add a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.
- Top each with a remaining bread slice, butter-side up. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and cook sandwiches 3-5 minutes per side until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut in half and serve immediately.
Notes
Use leftover cranberry sauce for best flavor. Add arugula or jalapeños for extra crunch and heat. Keep heat medium-low to ensure even melting without burning the bread.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg