From above, you see a symmetric, golden toasted sandwich. Cutting diagonally, it reveals layers of creamy cheese along with the glossy caramelized onion jewel-tones and glimpses of deep purple fig jam. A sprinkle of fresh thyme on the top adds a subtle pop of green and the oozy brie is just waiting to be pulled apart.

Brie, Caramelized Onion, and Fig Jam Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Name: Brie, Caramelized Onion, and Fig Jam Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Brie cheese, 200 grams thinly sliced; Rustic bread, 4 slices No preparation; Onions, 2 medium thinly sliced; Fig jam, 4 tablespoons No preparation; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons No preparation; Salt, to taste No preparation; Black pepper, to taste No preparation; Butter, 2 tablespoons for spreading; Thyme, 2 sprigs for garnish (optional)

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style American

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: April 12, 2024

Today, we're commemorizing the Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day with a gourmet spin on this all-time favorite classic. We're taking it up a notch with the addition of flavorful caramelized onions, earthy fig jam, and creamy brie cheese, transforming it from an everyday comfort food into a gastronomic delight.

Ingredients (for 2)

Brie cheese - 200 grams - thinly sliced
Rustic bread - 4 slices - No preparation
Onions - 2 medium - thinly sliced
Fig jam - 4 tablespoons - No preparation
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons - No preparation
Salt - to taste - No preparation
Black pepper - to taste - No preparation
Butter - 2 tablespoons - for spreading
Thyme - 2 sprigs - for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🧅🔥

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook until golden brown and caramelized, about 25 minutes.
Step 2 - 🥖🍞🍇

Meanwhile, spread the fig jam evenly over all slices of bread.
Step 3 - 🧅🧂🍞

Once the onions are caramelized, season them with salt and black pepper, spread them over the fig jam on two bread slices.
Step 4 - 🧀🥪🥪

Layer the thin brie slices over the onions, place the other slices of bread on top to create the sandwiches.
Step 5 - 🧈🥪🔄

Spread butter on the outside of each sandwich.
Step 6 - 🥪🔥🍳

In a heated non-stick pan over medium heat, cook the sandwiches until golden brown on each side and the cheese is melted, around 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 7 - 🌿🥪🍽️

Finally, garnish the sandwiches with thyme and cut them in half before serving.

Additional

If you're in a creative mood, swap out the fig jam for raspberry preserves, the brie for camembert, or even add a layer of prosciutto for a non-vegetarian version. Kids will love helping with assembly, spreading the jam, and watching the cheese melt while cooking - under adult supervision, of course. Happy Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day!