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

Gourmet, tantalizing take on classic grilled cheese.

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style American

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · April 12, 2024

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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!