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Apple Bacon Cheddar Sandwich Recipe

Apple Bacon Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

This apple bacon cheddar grilled cheese sandwich recipe puts a gourmet spin on a childhood favorite. With sourdough bread as its base, this fancy grilled cheese pairs well with a warm cup of carrot ginger soup.

Here in Michigan, I’ve loved the grown-up grilled cheese sandwiches I’ve eaten at Linear Restaurant in Grand Rapids and Arbor Brewing Company’s pub in Ann Arbor. Yet it was while traveling through Wisconsin that I had the best grilled cheese at Decatur Dairy. So, I wanted to recreate that made-for-adults grilled cheese experience at home using Wisconsin cheddar.

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What do you need to make an apple bacon cheddar grilled cheese sandwich?

To make this delicious grilled cheese sandwich, you’ll want to equip your kitchen with the following tools:

  • Cutting board for prepping ingredients and building your sandwich
  • Paring or utility knife to thinly slice the Granny Smith apple
  • Microwave-safe plate and paper towel, if cooking bacon in the microwave
  • Butter knife to spread dijon mustard and butter
  • Nonstick skillet for cooking your grilled cheese sandwich
  • Spatula to flip your grilled cheese midway through cooking

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  • High quality, budget-friendly option: Farberware Neat Nesting Nonstick Skillets



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Apple Bacon Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Apple Bacon Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 Slices Sourdough Bread
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard, Divided
  • 2-3 Slices Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese
  • 4-5 Thin Slices Granny Smith Apple
  • 3 Slices Cooked Bacon
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter, Divided

Instructions

  1. First, begin building your sandwich by spreading about 1 tablespoon butter on one side of a slice of bread.
  2. Build your sandwich on top of the non-buttered side of that bread slice by spreading about 1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard and then placing cheddar, Granny Smith apple, and bacon slices on top.
  3. Spread the remaining dijon mustard on the other bread slice and place it atop the sandwich, mustard-side down.
  4. Then spread the remaining butter on top of the sandwich.
  5. To grill your sandwich, heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  6. Once the skillet is warm, carefully place your sandwich in the skillet and cook until cheese is melting, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Flip the sandwich over and cook until each bread slice is golden and cheese is fully melted, about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve with your favorite soup. I recommend pairing your gourmet grilled cheese with our carrot ginger soup.
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erinklema
Published on:
April 12, 2020
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Categories: RecipesTags: Apple Bacon Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Grilled Cheese, Grilled Cheese Recipe, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Recipe, Sandwich, Sandwich Recipe

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  1. Buddy The Traveling Monkey

    April 14, 2020 at 9:20 am

    Love that there are Granny Smith apples in it. This truly is a gourmet grilled cheese!

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