Recipe
Bacon, Brie & Cranberry Toastie
Crisp streaky bacon, melting brie and tart cranberry sauce pressed between golden slices for a rich, savoury-sweet toastie.
Ingredients
Method
8 mins prep8 mins cook16 mins total
Cook the bacon in a frying pan over a medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.
Butter one side of each bread slice right to the edges.
Lay one slice butter-side down and top with brie slices, then the bacon, then dollops of cranberry sauce.
Season lightly with black pepper and close the sandwich with the second slice, butter-side up.
Toast in a preheated toastie maker or heavy frying pan for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden and the brie has melted.
Rest for 1 minute, slice in half and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Use a firm white or sourdough loaf so the toastie stays crisp once the brie melts.
If your cranberry sauce is very sweet, add a small pinch of black pepper to balance the filling.
Let the toastie rest for 1 minute before slicing so the filling settles.
About this recipe
This bacon, brie and cranberry toastie balances salty, creamy and sharp flavours in one deeply comforting sandwich.
Serve it hot from the press with a simple green salad or crisps for an easy lunch or cosy supper.
