Brie and Candied Bacon Grilled Cheese Bites

Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with these grilled cheese bites with bacon and brie. Crispy bacon, gooey Brie cheese, and a hint of honey are stacked between two slices of buttery toasted bread to make a rich snack or appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 8 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 8 slices hearty white bread
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 8 ounces Brie cheese, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Arrange bacon slices on the prepared baking sheet

Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the bacon slices

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and caramelized

Remove bacon from oven and let it cool

Once cooled, chop into small pieces

Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice

Place half of the bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean work surface

Top each bread slice with slices of Brie cheese

Sprinkle candied bacon pieces over the cheese

Drizzle honey evenly over the bacon

Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves on top

Top each sandwich with remaining bread slices, buttered side up

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat

Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted

Remove sandwiches from skillet and let them cool slightly before serving