Honey Banana Grilled Cheese Delight (Print version)
Buttery grilled brioche filled with mascarpone, ripe banana, honey, and cinnamon for a warm sweet-savory sandwich.
# Ingredients:
For the sandwich
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2 thick slices brioche bread, about 2 oz (55 g) total
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1 1/2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese, softened
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1/2 medium ripe banana, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
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2 teaspoons honey, plus more for serving if desired
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Tiny pinch flaky salt
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4 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
# Instructions:
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Spread mascarpone on one slice of bread. Arrange banana slices on the other slice, then drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon and a tiny pinch of salt.
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Place the mascarpone slice over the banana slice to close the sandwich. Spread half the softened butter across the outside of the top slice.
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Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich buttered side down, then spread the remaining butter on the top slice while it cooks.
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Cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden and crisp. Flip with a wide spatula and cook the second side for 2-3 minutes more, until the bread is browned and the filling is warm.
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Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 1 minute. Slice in half and serve warm with an extra light drizzle of honey if desired.
# Good to know:
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Best eaten right after cooking while the crust is crisp.
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Use a ripe but firm banana so the filling stays creamy, not watery.
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Cook over medium heat to avoid burning the buttered bread.