Brie Chili Crisp Cheese (Printable)

Creamy brie and spicy chili crisp layered between golden toasted slices for a flavorful bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices rustic sourdough or country-style bread

→ Dairy

02 - 6 oz brie cheese, rind on, sliced
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Condiments

04 - 2 to 3 tbsp chili crisp, adjust to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
02 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface.
03 - Evenly layer sliced brie over the unbuttered sides of each bread slice.
04 - Spoon 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of chili crisp over the brie on each assembled sandwich base.
05 - Top with remaining bread slices, ensuring buttered sides face outward.
06 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
07 - Place sandwiches onto the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, gently pressing with a spatula, until bread is golden and brie is fully melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between creamy, melting brie and the sharp, spicy heat from chili crisp feels like a small celebration on your tongue.
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes but tastes like you planned something special.
  • This is the kind of lunch that makes you actually sit down and enjoy it instead of eating at your desk.
02 -
  • The heat needs to be lower than you think, or your bread will blacken while the cheese is still cold inside—I learned this the painful way.
  • Softened butter is non-negotiable; cold butter will tear your bread and no amount of technique can fix it after the fact.
03 -
  • Have all your ingredients prepped and within arm's reach before you start cooking—this 15-minute sandwich demands presence, not scrambling.
  • If the bread is browning too fast and the cheese isn't melting, cover the pan loosely with a lid for the last minute or two to trap heat inside.
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