Brie and Ham Cranberry Grilled Cheese with Arugula Recipe
This Brie Grilled Cheese sandwich combines creamy brie, Swiss cheese, savory ham, and tangy cranberry sauce layered between buttered white bread, grilled to golden perfection and topped with fresh rocket leaves for an elegant twist on a classic comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter
- 4 slices white bread
- 1 tbsp butter
Cheese
- 4 slices Swiss cheese (cut in halves, yielding 8 portions)
- 4 slices brie cheese
Meat and Spread
- 4 slices ham
- 2 tbsp cranberry sauce
Greens
- 1/2 cup rocket leaves (arugula), plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Butter bread: Lay 4 slices of bread on a chopping board and use a butter knife to butter one side of each slice. Then pair the bread slices by stacking the buttered sides together, preparing for the sandwich base.
- Add Swiss cheese: On the non-buttered side of each bottom bread slice, place 2 half slices of Swiss cheese evenly, forming the first cheese layer.
- Layer ham and cranberry sauce: Fold and place 2 slices of ham on top of the Swiss cheese. Next, spread a layer of cranberry sauce over the ham using the butter knife to add a sweet and tangy flavor.
- Add rocket leaves: Distribute a layer of rocket (arugula) leaves evenly over the cranberry sauce for a fresh, peppery bite.
- More Swiss cheese: Add 2 more half slices of Swiss cheese atop the rocket leaves to create a final cheesy layer before closing.
- Close the sandwich: Place the second slice of bread on top of the sandwich, buttered side facing upward.
- Grill the sandwiches: Heat a large frying pan on the stovetop over high heat. Place the sandwiches into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Use a silicone turner to flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side until the bread is crispy and the cheese melts.
- Serve: Transfer the grilled sandwiches to a chopping board and slice each sandwich in half with a knife. Plate the halves and garnish with additional rocket leaves before serving.
Notes
- Use a silicone turner to avoid scratching your frying pan.
- Control the heat to avoid burning the bread; medium-high heat can work well after the pan is hot.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ham or substitute with roasted vegetables.
- Brie can be slightly soft and creamy; ensure your bread slices are thick enough to hold fillings without falling apart.
Keywords: Brie grilled cheese, ham sandwich, Swiss cheese sandwich, cranberry sauce, rocket leaves, comfort food, easy sandwich
