Description
Savory Apple and Cheddar Grilled Cheese is a delightful twist on the classic comfort food, merging gooey sharp cheddar cheese with the sweet crunch of fresh apples. This quick and easy sandwich is perfect for lunch or a late-night snack, delivering warm, satisfying flavors wrapped in crispy, golden-brown bread. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of savory and sweet that will have you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and slice sourdough bread about an inch thick.
- Thinly slice the apple to approximately 1/8-inch thickness.
- On one slice of bread, layer half of the cheddar cheese, then add apple slices. Top with remaining cheese and cover with the second slice of bread.
- Butter the outer sides of the sandwich generously.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich in the pan. Cook until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes), then carefully flip and cook the other side until both sides are crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg