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Grilled Cheese with Brie, Crispy Bacon, and Blackberry Jam

This gourmet grilled cheese elevates a classic comfort food with the creamy richness of brie, the savory crunch of crispy bacon, and the sweet-tart contrast of blackberry jam.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Gourmet
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 4 slices slices of your favorite crusty bread (sourdough or multigrain works wonders)
  • 4 ounces of brie cheese, sliced (the creamier, the better!)
  • 4 slices of crispy bacon (because everything's better with bacon)
  • 2 tablespoons of blackberry jam (or more if you’re feeling fancy!)
  • to taste Butter for grilling
  • optional Fresh basil leaves for that gourmet touch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook your bacon in a skillet until crispy and drain on paper towels.
  2. While that’s happening, slice your brie and bread.
Assembly
  1. Spread a generous pat of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  2. On the unbuttered side of one slice of bread, layer your brie slices, followed by crispy bacon, a dollop of blackberry jam, and if you’re feeling adventurous, a few fresh basil leaves.
  3. Top it off with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place your sandwich in it.
  2. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and the brie is melted and gooey.
Serving
  1. Once beautifully grilled, remove your sandwich from the pan, slice it in half, and prepare for an explosion of flavors.

Notes

Cooking at medium heat lets the cheese melt without burning the bread. For an extra bacon kick, feel free to add more! Try different jams like fig, apricot, or jalapeño for a twist.