Description
This Roasted Apple and Brie Panini is the ultimate quick lunch or easy dinner idea that blends sweet, savory, and creamy in one warm, crispy bite. Melty brie and roasted apples come together between golden, buttery bread with a bit of crunch from toasted pecans—perfect for cozy fall meals, holiday brunches, or when you just want a comforting food idea. It’s a healthy snack or an indulgent grilled sandwich, depending how you slice it.
Ingredients
4 slices thick-cut artisan bread
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
1 apple, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
4 ounces brie cheese, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment.
2. Arrange the apple slices in a single layer and roast for 15-20 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized.
3. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
4. Layer brie, roasted apples, and pecans on the unbuttered side of one slice. Top with another slice, buttered side out.
5. Place the sandwich in a preheated panini press or hot skillet and grill for 3-5 minutes until golden and melty.
6. Slice and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Let roasted apples cool slightly before assembling to prevent sogginess.
Trim thick brie rind slightly, but don’t remove it all—it helps hold the cheese together.
Preheat your press or pan thoroughly to get that crispy crust without drying the sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: panini, quick lunch, brie sandwich, apple sandwich, grilled cheese, fall sandwich, comfort food