Melty Date Nut Bread Grilled Cheese

Serves 2 · 10 min prep · 12 min cook

Ingredients

• 4 thick slices date nut bread
• 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 oz Brie cheese
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp honey

Instructions

1. 1Set a large cast-iron skillet or heavy griddle over medium-low heat so the bread toasts slowly without scorching the natural sugars in the dates.
2. 2Slice the cheddar into thin even pieces and cut the Brie into soft strips so both cheeses melt at roughly the same pace.
3. 3Spread a thin layer of Dijon on one side of each date nut bread slice; the mustard cuts the sweetness and helps the cheese cling.
4. 4Build two sandwiches by layering cheddar, Brie, thyme, and a grind of black pepper between the mustard-coated sides, then close them gently.
5. 5Butter the outer faces of each sandwich lightly and evenly so they brown like classic grilled cheese without greasiness.
6. 6Place both sandwiches in the preheated skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes until the underside turns deep golden and the bread feels crisp when pressed with a spatula.
7. 7Flip carefully, cover the skillet with a lid for 2 minutes to trap heat, then uncover and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until the second side is equally golden and cheese oozes at the edges.
8. 8Transfer to a cutting board, drizzle a tiny thread of honey over the tops, rest 1 minute, then slice on the diagonal and serve immediately while the stretchy cheese pull is at its peak.