Description
Savory Apple and Cheddar Grilled Cheese is a delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. This easy-to-make dish features sharp cheddar cheese melted between crisp slices of fresh apple, all enveloped in buttery, golden-brown bread. Perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner, each bite delivers a satisfying mix of savory and sweet flavors that will surely evoke memories of comforting rainy afternoons spent with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by thinly slicing the apple and grating the cheddar cheese.
- Generously butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer sliced apples followed by grated cheddar cheese. Top with the second slice, buttered side facing out.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese melts.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing diagonally for presentation. Drizzle honey over the top if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg