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.
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.
Per Serving: 670 calories; protein 22g; carbohydrates 56.5g; fat 41.3g; cholesterol 121.1mg; sodium 998.4mg.