Can you reheat leftover grilled cheese?

Yes! If you make a bunch of grilled cheese sandwiches for a party or meal, you can easily reheat the sandwich by toasting it in a large skillet or baking it in your oven (or air fryer). Add a little extra butter on each side and warm it until the cheese begins to melt.

What cheeses go well with cranberry sauce?

The tart flavor of cranberry sauce pairs well with a variety of cheeses, especially funkier types that benefit from the sharp flavor of the fresh berries. For example, cranberry sauce tastes great with brie, sharp aged cheddar, feta, goat cheese, blue cheese, and other soft-ripened cheeses. It's also great with milder cheeses, like mozzarella, but the cheese flavor tends to hide behind the cranberry flavor.

What is the best type of bread for cranberry brie grilled cheese?

There are so many different types of bread to choose from, but we prefer to use regular white sandwich bread. It has a soft, tender texture and mild flavor that pairs perfectly with the smooth melted brie cheese and cranberry sauce. Some other great options are sourdough bread, which has a crispy texture after toasting, or soft, sweet brioche slices. You can also use a French baguette, but it will be more like a panini than a grilled cheese. No matter which of these bread options you choose, it'll be a delicious sandwich to serve with those Thanksgiving leftovers!

Cranberry Brie Grilled Cheese

Description

This Cranberry Brie Grilled Cheese features the sweet and tart flavor of cranberry that pairs perfectly with the creamy, slightly funky flavor of brie. This is a wonderful way to use up that leftover cranberry sauce in a new way! The sandwiches are simple enough to tide you over between holiday meals yet fancy enough to serve at a casual holiday brunch. It's the perfect quick meal for fall!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 slices of white sandwich bread
4 ounces (half round) Brie cheese, thinly sliced
¼ cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 to 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

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Instructions

Spread ½ tablespoon of butter on each of the 4 slices of bread and place them on a plate. Flip 2 of the slices over with the butter side facing down.
Divide the sliced brie cheese evenly onto the 2 flipped over slices (unbuttered side) and top with an even layer of cranberry sauce and a pinch of salt. Top with shredded white cheddar. Place the remaining 2 slices on top (with the buttered side up) to make a sandwich.
Heat a skillet or griddle pan over medium-low heat. Add the sandwiches (you may have to do this in 2 batches) and cook until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes per side.
Slice in half and serve immediately.

Notes

How to store: Store any leftover sandwiches in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

How to reheat: Apply a little extra butter or olive oil to the sides of the sandwich, then either toast the sandwich in a hot skillet over medium heat or bake it in the oven at 350 degrees until the cheese melts and the bread becomes crispy again.

How to freeze: Although this grilled cheese recipe is best served fresh, you can freeze the leftovers for about a month. Be sure to thaw them in the fridge before reheating.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American