Toasted Brie and Sweet Thai Chili Sauce Sandwich

Name: Toasted Brie and Sweet Thai Chili Sauce Sandwich
Yield: makes 4 sandwiches
Ingredients: 8 ounces Brie-style cheese, cut into 8 slices; 8 slices hearty artisanal white bread; 4 tablespoons Sweet Thai Chili Sauce (recipe follows); 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 2/3 cup gently packed light brown sugar; (makes 1 cup)

December 22, 2011

GOOEY, OOZING CHEESE IS ALWAYS A HIT, especially when it’s sandwiched between two slices of crisp toasted bread. The contrast of rich Brie and the sweet and spicy chili sauce in this combination is sublime. Leave the rind on the Brie; it’s a natural, edible part of the cheese.

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