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Is there anything that says home more than the smell of buttery grilled cheese sizzling in a skillet? This classic an Ohio-approved upgrade by tucking two generous cups of melty cheese between slices of pillowy St Pierre Brioche. The outside toasts up bronzed and crisp, the middle stays soft and just a little sweet, and the first bite feels like a hug on a plate—whether your eater is four years old or freshly back from college and raiding the fridge.
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- 2 slices St Pierre Sliced Brioche Loaf
- 2 cups cheese grated (like like the cheddar and gruyere combo)
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Ingredients
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- Lay one slice of brioche on a plate and cover it with a big handful of shredded cheese.
- Place a few baby spinach leaves on top, then sprinkle on another handful of cheese.
- Set the second slice of brioche on top to finish the sandwich.
- Melt a small pat of butter in a skillet over low heat, then pour in a little oil to keep the butter from burning.
- Put the sandwich in the hot pan and cook about 2 minutes per side, until the bread is golden and the cheese is gooey.
Why you’ll love it: brioche grilled cheese recipe, kid-friendly lunch, easy way to sneak in spinach, comfort food sandwich, National Brioche Day ideas.
Why Brioche Makes It Better
Regular sandwich bread works for grilled cheese, but brioche’s enriched dough (hello, eggs and butter!) browns evenly, stays fluffy, and adds a hint of sweetness that balances salty cheese. If you haven’t tried grilled cheese on St Pierre Brioche, you are missing out. Grilled cheese has become a big deal and with this recipe, you can see how easy it to to transform this little kid staple into a college kid and adult foodie recipe. Trust me, one taste and you’ll wonder how you ever settled for plain bread.