Black Garlic Butter Steak & Brie Croissant Melt


The Ultimate Gourmet Sandwich You Need to Try! 🥩🧄🥐

Imagine tender steak, creamy brie, and umami-rich black garlic butter stuffed inside a flaky, buttery croissant—this melt is luxury comfort food at its finest! Perfect for a date night in, indulgent brunch, or a next-level lunch.

Why You’ll Obsess Over This Recipe

✔ 15-minute gourmet meal (faster than takeout!)
✔ Sweet-savory black garlic butter (game-changing flavor!)
✔ Melty brie + juicy steak = perfect texture combo
✔ Easily customizable (swap proteins or cheeses)


Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the Black Garlic Butter

  • 3 tbsp salted butter, softened

  • 2 cloves black garlic (or 1 tsp black garlic paste)

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

  • ½ tsp honey (balances the umami)

For the Croissant Melt

  • 2 large day-old croissants (slightly stale = better structure!)

  • 6 oz ribeye or sirloin steak, thinly sliced

  • ½ tbsp olive oil

  • 2 oz brie cheese, sliced (rind on or off)

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Optional: Arugula, caramelized onions, or fig jam


Step-by-Step Instructions