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    Home » Recipe » Sandwich » Cranberry and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Cranberry and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Published Nov 24, 2020 · Updated Dec 5, 2022 by Ginnie · Leave a Comment

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    Treat yourself to this decadent Cranberry and Brie Grilled Cheese ... this mouthwatering vegetarian sandwich takes minutes to make, and it's the perfect way to use up leftover cranberry sauce!

    Cranberry Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwiches arranged in a stack.

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    Are you a cranberry sauce lover? I love the zippy flavor so much, and I'm never mad if there's a little (or a lot) left over after a big Thanksgiving meal.

    Leftovers can get boring after a while though, and that's when it's time to get creative! I had some Cranberry Orange Sauce and had a small wheel of brie in my fridge ... so it must have been kismet that I make this sandwich!

    If you're looking for a fun way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers too, then you have to try this Cranberry and Brie Grilled Cheese. This mouthwatering sandwich is the perfect pairing of flavors and textures: tart cranberries, gooey melted brie, and crunchy bread. Yum!

    Best of all, you only need a few minutes to make it! Ready to dig in? Then, keep reading for all the details.

    Sandwich halves stacked on a marble tray with a checked napkin in the background.

    Ingredients

    This tasty Brie and Cranberry Sandwich requires just a few simple ingredients. Here's what you'll need:

    • Bread - Choose a firm, bakery-style white bread with thick slices. This Nature's Own Perfectly Crafted White Bread is one of my faves!
    • Cranberry Sauce - Use leftover cranberry sauce from your holiday feast, or substitute jam or chutney so you can make this grilled cheese year round. Try it with my Orange Cranberry Sauce, this simple Homemade Cranberry Sauce, or even this Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce or Cranberry Relish!
    • Brie Cheese - If you're willing to share, one seven-ounce (198 gram) piece of cheese is enough for about three sandwiches. And by the way, this recipe is an excellent way to use up leftover brie, too.
    • Butter - Both salted and unsalted will work fine.

    Substitution Ideas

    Are cranberries out of season? No worries, because you can make this delicious sandwich with pretty much any gourmet fruit jam / spread. Fig would be tasty, but other flavors will work, too. You could also use your favorite chutney or even something like English pickle.

    Cranberry Brie Sandwich ingredients arranged on a marble tray.

    How to Make a Cranberry and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    This Cranberry Brie Sandwich is so simple to make! You'll find a detailed recipe card below, but here's an overview of the steps:

    1. Heat skillet. Warm up a frying pan over medium-low heat. I set the dial on my stovetop to "4", and it worked perfectly.
    2. Assemble sandwich. While the skillet heats, make the sandwich. Spread the cranberry sauce on one slice of bread, the spread the brie cheese (with rind on) on the other. Don't worry if the brie doesn't cover the bread perfectly ... you won't notice once it melts anyway. Close the sandwich, then spread butter over one side of the bread.
    3. Cook sandwich. Place the sandwich in the hot frying pan, butter-side down. Then, butter the other side of the sandwich. Cook the grilled cheese until it's lightly browned on one side. Flip it, then cook it until it's browned on the other, as well. It should take about five minutes per side.

    And that's all there is to it ... your grilled Cranberry and Brie Sandwich is ready to eat!

    Doesn't all that ooey gooey melted brie just make your mouth water? I love a decadent treat like this, and the best part is that it only takes a few minutes to make!

    Tip: For best results, let the ingredients sit at room temp for at least half an hour before starting. That will give the cheese and butter a chance to warm up and become spreadable. Plus, it will prevent the inside of your sandwich from being cold.

    Two pieces of bread, one topped with cranberry sauce, and the other topped with brie.
    A photo collage showing the sandwich in a skillet before and after grilling.
    The finished sandwich cut in half on a white plate.

    Related Recipes

    Want more creative sandwich ideas? Then, you'll want to try these recipes, too: 

    • Brie and Apple Sandwich
    • Spicy Artichoke and Tomato Grilled Cheese
    • Broccoli Rabe and Provolone Grilled Cheese
    • Mushroom Ricotta Open Faced Sandwich
    • Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese
    • Sourdough Grilled Cheese
    • Halloumi Cheese Sandwich

    Looking for more cranberry recipes? Try my Cranberry Jalapeño Dip, Baked Brie with Cranberries and Pecans, Cranberry Orange Overnight Oats, Kale Salad with Cranberries, or my Cranberry Cheesecake Parfait next!

    Halves of the finished sandwich stacked next to a checked napkin.
    A stack of Cranberry and Brie Sandwiches next to a checked napkin.
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    Cranberry and Brie Grilled Cheese

    Treat yourself to this decadent Cranberry and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich ... it's super delish and only takes a few minutes to make!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Sandwich
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1 sandwich
    Calories: 619kcal
    Author: Ginnie

    Ingredients

    • 2 slices white bread
    • 3 tablespoons cranberry sauce
    • 3 slices brie cheese (sliced about ¼-inch thick)
    • 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature

    Equipment

    • Large Frying Pan

    Instructions

    • Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat (4 on a standard dial / knob).
    • While the pan heats, spread one slice of bread with cranberry sauce, and the other with brie.
    • Close sandwich, then spread half the butter on one side of sandwich.
    • Place sandwich butter-side down in skillet. Spread remaining butter on other side of sandwich.
    • Cook sandwich until lightly browned on one side, then flip and cook until lightly browned on other side.
    • Serve sandwich hot. Enjoy!

    Notes

    For best results, remove brie, cranberry sauce, and butter from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before preparing sandwich.
    I recommend using a firm, bakery-style white bread that's thickly sliced for this recipe, like Nature's Own Perfectly Crafted White Bread.
    Try my Cranberry Orange Sauce or my Simple Cranberry Sauce in this sandwich ... both are delicious! You could even use this Cranberry Relish, as long as you drain it well.
    Feel free to substitute cranberry jam (or another gourmet jam, like fig), or even chutney, for the cranberry sauce. See more tips before the recipe.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 619kcal
    Did you make this recipe?I love seeing what you're cooking! Leave a comment below, or tag @HelloLittleHome or #hellolittlehome on Instagram!
    Two Cranberry Brie Grilled Cheese halves stacked next to a check napkin.
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    About Ginnie

    Ginnie is the writer, photographer, and chief content creator behind Hello Little Home. She loves trying new things (whether that’s creating delicious vegetarian recipes, exploring a new city, trying a fun DIY project, or sharing a pretty makeup look), and she hopes to inspire you to do the same! Read more about Ginnie here.

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