Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese
Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese is the perfect back-to-school lunch idea, crisp apple slices meet melty cheddar cheese, grilled to golden perfection for a sweet and savory sandwich kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of hearty bread like sourdough or whole-grain
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese sliced or shredded
- 1 medium apple such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, thinly sliced
Optional:
- 1-2 teaspoons honey or Dijon mustard for extra flavor
Instructions
Butter the bread
- Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice. This will give your sandwich that golden, crispy texture when grilled.
Assemble the sandwich
- Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface or plate. Layer on half the cheddar cheese, followed by apple slices.
- If you want to add honey or Dijon mustard, drizzle or spread it over the apples. Top with the remaining cheddar and the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
Grill to perfection
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, pressing gently with a spatula.
- Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. Lower the heat slightly if the bread browns too quickly before the cheese melts.
Slice and serve
- Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Slice it in half and serve warm.