Asparagus & Brie Grilled Cheese

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 8–10 thin asparagus spears, trimmed

02 - 1 teaspoon olive oil

03 - Pinch of salt

04 - Pinch of black pepper

→ Dairy

05 - 4 ounces Brie cheese, sliced

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Bread

07 - 4 slices crusty sourdough or country bread

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.

02 - Toss the asparagus spears with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill or sauté for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until just tender and lightly charred. Remove from heat.

03 - Butter one side of each bread slice.

04 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Layer with half the Brie, followed by the grilled asparagus, then the remaining Brie. Top with the other bread slices, buttered side up.

05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

06 - Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

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The way the Brie melts into every nook and cranny of the grilled asparagus creates these incredible pockets of creamy goodness in every bite
It transforms ordinary grilled cheese into something that feels fancy enough for company but comes together in under half an hour

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I learned the hard way that cold Brie goes into weird rubbery clumps instead of melting smoothly, so take it out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before you start
Pressing too hard with your spatula squeezes out all that gorgeous melted cheese, so use just gentle pressure

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