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Heat oven to 300 F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat (Silpat).
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Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, salt, vanilla paste and lime zest and mix well.
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Add the strawberries and stir with a spoon until strawberries are well coated with the sugar/vanilla mixture.
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Place strawberries in the prepared baking sheet and roast for about 35 minutes, or until they are soft and slightly syrupy.
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Remove pan from oven and set it on a rack.
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To assemble the sandwiches, lightly butter one side of 8 slices of bread and place each one butter-side down on a work surface.
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Spread Nutella on 4 slices of bread.
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On the remaining 4 pieces of bread, evenly distribute the slices of brie first, followed by desired amount of roasted strawberries.
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Put the slices of Nutella-covered bread on top, making sure that the buttered side is facing up.
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Heat a heavy cast-iron or large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan and turn to coat the bottom of the pan.
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Place the sandwiches in the pan and lightly press down with a spatula.
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Cover the pan and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Turn over the sandwich with a spatula, and cook on the second side until bread is golden brown and cheese and Nutella have melted.
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Remove sandwiches to serving plates.
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Slice each in half, and serve warm with a tall, cold glass of milk.
