Brie Chili Crisp Sandwich

# What You Need:

01 - 4 slices rustic sourdough or country bread

02 - 6 oz brie cheese, rind on, sliced

03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

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

01 - Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each bread slice.

02 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a work surface.

03 - Evenly layer the brie slices over the unbuttered sides of each bread slice.

04 - Spoon 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of chili crisp over the brie on each sandwich.

05 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out.

06 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.

07 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula until bread is golden and brie is melted.

08 - Remove from skillet, let rest 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

01 -

It tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen when it actually takes about 13 minutes from start to finish.
The contrast of creamy, melting brie against the spicy, crunchy chili crisp is genuinely addictive.
It's fancy enough to impress someone but simple enough that you can make it on a lazy day in your pajamas.

02 -

Medium-low heat is absolutely essential; if your pan is too hot, the outside will burn before the cheese inside melts, and that's a disappointment you don't want to experience.
The chili crisp needs a minute to warm up in the pan before you add the sandwich—it'll bloom and become more fragrant, making the whole thing smell incredible.

03 -

Let your butter soften at room temperature instead of melting it—softened butter spreads evenly and creates a better crust than melted butter ever will.
If you're worried about the brie leaking out the sides, you can partially freeze the slices for 10 minutes before assembling, which keeps them intact while they warm through.