Open-Face Brie, Apple, and Arugula Sandwiches

Serves 4

by Dabney Gough
from Fine Cooking
Issue 98
Last Edit Date: 4/25/2011 4:57:47 PM

This quick, easy sandwich pairs the peppery kick of arugula with sweet apples and mellow, creamy melted brie on top. A cup of hot soup turns it into a meal.

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8 slices rustic artisan bread (about 2-1/2 by 6 inches and 3/4 inch thick)
8 tsp. Dijon mustard
4 cups packed baby arugula
1 medium Fuji apple, cored and thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 oz. Brie, thinly sliced

Position a rack 6 inches from the broiler and heat the broiler to high.

Put the bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet and set under the broiler. Broil until nicely toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove the pan from the oven, flip the bread over, and spread 1 tsp. of the mustard evenly on each untoasted side. Top with the arugula and then the apple slices. Season lightly with salt and pepper, and then arrange the Brie slices in a single layer over the apples.

Broil just until the Brie starts to melt, 1 to 2 minutes (don’t let it melt too much or the apple will get warm and the arugula will wilt). Sprinkle with a little black pepper.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with the deeply flavored Cream of Celery and Celery Root Soup.

nutrition information (per serving):
Calories (kcal): 380; Fat (g): 18; Fat Calories (kcal): 160; Saturated Fat (g): 10; Protein (g): 17; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 4.5; Carbohydrates (g): 37; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0.5; Sodium (mg): 1300; Cholesterol (mg): 55; Fiber (g): 3;

Photo: Scott Phillips

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by LeaA, 5/1/2011Excellent combination of flavors. So easy for an elegent quick meal. I've added this to my permanent database and will also blog about it.

by profiterole, 4/30/2011We added Bonne Maman fig jam to this sandwich. This was a delicious, easy, vegetarian sandwich, and we'll make it again and again!

by euro_dev, 4/26/2011Great sandwich ... one of my nearby restaurants has this recipe as its base and adds a grilled chicken breast and a dolp of fig spread. A great lunch anytime.

by jengoddess, 9/22/2009Love this sandwich. I switch this sandwich with my pear/blue cheese/walnut/tarragon sandwich for lunches in the fall.

by rsilva9004, 3/31/2009Very Good. Use high quality brie and lots of arugula. Goes great with soup or on it's own.