Description
Crispy, golden Grilled Cheese with Apple and Bacon combines sweet, savory flavors in a perfect comfort sandwich. Melted sharp cheddar, smoky bacon, and tart apple slices between buttery, toasted bread create a delightful midday treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 slices crispy bacon
- 1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a skillet to medium heat, ensuring an even cooking surface for the sandwich.
- Liberally coat one side of each bread slice with softened butter for a rich, golden exterior.
- Spread Dijon mustard across the inner side of 4 bread slices, creating a tangy foundation for the sandwich.
- Layer cheddar cheese slices evenly on the mustard-covered bread, creating a smooth cheese base.
- Arrange crispy bacon strips over the cheese, ensuring complete coverage for consistent flavor in each bite.
- Distribute thin apple slices across the bacon, adding a refreshing crunch and subtle sweetness to the sandwich.
- Crown each layered slice with a matching bread piece, buttered side facing outward for optimal browning.
- Carefully transfer the assembled sandwiches to the heated skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the bottom turns a rich golden brown.
- Gently flip the sandwiches, continuing to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts completely and the second side achieves a similar golden color.
- Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or smoked Gouda for deeper flavor complexity.
- Select crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the richness of bacon and cheese.
- Toast sandwiches slowly on medium-low heat to ensure even melting without burning bread.
- Consider using pre-cooked bacon to reduce overall cooking time and control crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg