Bacon, Brie & Cranberry Toastie

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.

Method

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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.

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.

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