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Grilled Brie, Apple, and Watercress

3.8

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

8 (6-inch) diagonal baguette slices
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
6 ounces firm-ripe Brie, cut into thin wedges
1/2 Gala apple, halved lengthwise, cored, and cut into thin slices
1 cup tender watercress

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Spread 1 side of each baguette slice with butter. Turn over 4 slices and divide cheese and apple among them. Season apple with salt and pepper and top with remaining 4 baguette slices, buttered sides up.

    Step 2

    Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot, then cook sandwiches, pressing occasionally and turning over once, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes total. Tuck watercress into sandwiches.

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