Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　10 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 sandwiches

　　8 (6-inch) diagonal baguette slices

　　1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

　　6 ounces firm-ripe Brie, cut into thin wedges

　　1/2 Gala apple, halved lengthwise, cored, and cut into thin slices

　　1 cup tender watercress

　　

Step 1

Spread 1 side of each baguette slice with butter. Turn over 4 slices and divide cheese and apple among them. Season apple with salt and pepper and top with remaining 4 baguette slices, buttered sides up.

　　

Step 2

Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot, then cook sandwiches, pressing occasionally and turning over once, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes total. Tuck watercress into sandwiches.