Best 7 Cheddar And Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipes

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Treat your taste buds to an extraordinary culinary journey with our featured recipe for cheddar and apple grilled cheese sandwiches. This innovative dish elevates the classic grilled cheese sandwich by introducing a harmonious fusion of sweet and savory flavors. Get ready to experience a delightful interplay between tangy cheddar cheese, crisp apples, and the perfect golden-brown toast. With its ease of preparation and mouthwatering taste, this recipe promises to become a family favorite in no time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEDDAR AND APPLE GRILLED CHEESE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 slices thick-cut bacon
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 yellow onion, sliced thin
3 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
2 thick slices hearty multi-grain bread
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3 ounces grated white Cheddar
1/2 Granny Smith apple, sliced
1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Tear in half and set aside.
  • Into the same skillet, add the brown sugar, onions and 1 tablespoon of the butter. Cook, stirring as needed, until the onions are golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Build the grilled cheese by spreading one piece of bread with the mayonnaise. Sprinkle half of the grated cheese on top, followed by the onions. Place the apple slices and bacon on top of the onions, then add the rest of the cheese. Spread the other slice of bread with the mustard and put it mustard-side down on top of the cheese. Spread the outside of the top bread slice with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Transfer the sandwich to the skillet over medium-low heat, butter-side down. Spread the top of the sandwich with the remaining tablespoon butter. Toast each side of the sandwich until golden on the outside and the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cut in half and serve.

HAM & APPLE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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This recipe comes from a restaurant dish I loved and tried to duplicate at home. The combination of flavors is perfectly balanced. It always earns rave reviews! -Erin Mylroie, Santa Clara, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
4 slices sourdough bread
4 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
8 thin slices apple
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Combine mustard and honey; spread 2 tablespoons mixture over two bread slices. Layer with ham, apple and cheese. Spread remaining bread with remaining mustard mixture; place on top. Butter outsides of sandwiches., In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

APPLE-WHITE CHEDDAR GRILLED CHEESE



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On rainy days when we need comfort food in a hurry, I toast sandwiches of cinnamon-raisin bread with white cheddar, apple and red onion. They also are totally tasty made with vegan cheese and olive oil instead of butter! -Kathy Patalsky, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices whole wheat cinnamon-raisin bread
4 slices sharp white cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
1 small apple, thinly sliced
1 thin slice red onion, separated into rings
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Layer each of 2 bread slices with 1 slice cheese. Top with apple and onion. If desired, sprinkle with pepper flakes. Top with the remaining cheese and bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium-low heat 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

APPLE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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This is another one of my creations. I love grilled cheese sandwichs and Im always trying to make new versions! I reallllllly liked this one! Please only use a tart apple like a granny smith; sweet apples may produce an undesireable result. I really loved this sandwich!!!

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tart granny smith apple (do not use a sweet apple)
1 shallot
1 clove garlic
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 slice deli cheddar cheese
1 slice deli American cheese
2 slices of fresh Italian bread, thin
butter, to coat bread slices
salt

Steps:

  • First core your apple, and cut it in half.
  • Slice very thin slices from the end of one half, until you have enough to cover your bread (not overlapping. Now take your shallot, and shave paper thin slices, about 4 or 5- reserve rest of shallot for another use. Then take your garlic clove, and shave paper thin slices of garlic from the clove, about 4 or 5 slices, reserve rest of garlic for ).
  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter and lightly fry the apple, shallot and garlic. Fry for about 2 minutes and then remove to a plate.
  • Take one slice of bread, butter one side, and then salt it and place it in the pan, and continue by placing 1 slice of cheese on the bread, layer the apple slices evenly over the piece of bread and randomly place the garlic and shallot pieces, place other piece of cheese on top, and then take second piece of bread, butter and salt one side, and place it on top of the cheese slice, butter side up.
  • Fry the sandwich over medium heat until browned on both sides, pressing down on the sandwich whiling cooking to slightly flatten it out; When browned nicely, cut in half and serve.

GRILLED CHEDDAR AND APPLE BUTTER SANDWICH



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This is an adopted recipe that I found to be a nice twist on the traditional grilled cheese. The original chef's comments are as follows: "For some reason, I put a jar of apple butter in my grocery cart today (childhood nostalgia?)...I can't imagine I'm the only one in the world to come up with this, but I dreamt it up today, and I didn't see it on Zaar...so here it is! My 13-month-old daughter ate it right up and literally screamed for more! I used mild Tillamook cheddar cheese, but I think a sharp white cheddar would be amazing, too. Take care to toast it *s l o w l y* neglected (burnt) grilled sandwiches that are "scraped off" and presented scraped-side-down on the plate, are a dirty trick IMHO."

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 slices challah, loaf, not braided, sliced about 1/2 inch thick
2 slices mild cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon apple butter
2 teaspoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • The sandwich is assembled in a cold, non stick skillet.
  • Butter one side of first slice of bread and place butter-side-down in skillet.
  • Place one slice of cheese on bread, then 1 Tablespoon apple butter in the center of the cheese.
  • Top apple butter with second slice of cheese.
  • Butter one side of second piece of bread and place butter-side-up on last slice of cheese.
  • Turn on heat to medium/low heat.
  • Toast each side*s l o w l y* and carefully to achieve a gooey inside and toasty-golden outside.
  • Eat and repeat!

GRILLED APPLE AND SWISS CHEESE SANDWICH



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My mother taught me this recipe, and it has become one of my favorite quick meals. I find that Granny Smith apples work best, as well as a crunchy seed bread.

Provided by Nikkiling

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Grilled Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 slices whole wheat bread
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
½ Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
⅓ cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly brush one side of each slice of bread with the olive oil. Place 1 slice of bread, olive oil side down into the skillet, and arrange the apple slices evenly over the top. Sprinkle the Swiss cheese over the apple, then top with the remaining slice of bread, olive oil-side up. Cook until the bread is golden brown, then flip the sandwich over, and cook until the other side is golden brown and the cheese has melted, 1 to 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 33.1 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 338 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

GRILLED CHEESE WITH APPLES AND APPLE BUTTER



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If Cheddar on a slice of apple pie sounds good to you, you will love this twist on a grilled cheese sandwich, which marries salty and sweet elements between two caramelized pieces of buttery bread. Look for dark apple butter, with no added sugar, since it will have the richest flavor. Unlike most grilled cheese recipes, which call for building the sandwiches, cooking them on one side, then flipping, this one calls for cooking the sandwiches open-faced, then assembling them.The cheese melts more quickly and reliably if cooked this way. Depending on the size of your bread slices and your skillet, you may be able to cook two sandwiches at a time. You could also have two pans going, or just serve them as they are finished. To serve all four at once, just transfer the cooked sandwiches to a baking sheet in a 200-degree oven while you crisp up the remaining sandwiches on the stovetop.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, sandwiches, appetizer, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed
1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 small shallot, halved and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
Kosher salt
1/2 cup apple butter
8 slices country bread, cut 1/2-inch thick
4 ounces sharp Cheddar, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Steps:

  • Heat a large, 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon butter, then add apples, shallots, rosemary and a pinch of salt. Cook, tossing occasionally, until apples are golden and softened, 8 to 10 minutes, reducing the heat if shallots threaten to burn. Transfer mixture to a plate; set aside.
  • Rinse and dry the pan, and set over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter (2 tablespoons if you're cooking two sandwiches at a time). Spread one side of each bread slice with 1 tablespoon apple butter (this will be the inside of the sandwich). With the apple butter-side facing up, top four of the bread slices with 1 ounce Cheddar each; divide the apple mixture among the remaining four slices of bread. (Don't assemble the sandwiches yet: The topped slices are first cooked, then combined.)
  • Add one Cheddar-topped piece and one apple-topped piece to the pan (two of each if your pan can accommodate it), drizzle 2 teaspoons of water in the pan, and cover. Cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat if bread is browning too fast. Sandwich the two pieces together, cut in half, and serve immediately. Repeat with remaining ingredients, adding more butter to then pan if necessary.

Tips and Conclusion

Preparing a mouthwatering cheddar and apple grilled cheese sandwich involves a combination of careful ingredient selection, precise cooking methods, and creative presentation. Here are some essential tips and a concluding remark to elevate your sandwich-making experience:

Tips:

  • Choose Quality Ingredients: Opt for high-quality cheddar cheese with a sharp and flavorful taste. Select firm, crisp apples that provide a refreshing contrast to the richness of the cheese. Use artisanal bread with a sturdy crust and a soft, chewy interior to hold all the ingredients together.
  • Slice Apples Thinly: Thinly slicing the apples ensures even cooking and allows them to meld seamlessly with the melted cheese. This also prevents the apples from overpowering the other flavors in the sandwich.
  • Generously Butter the Bread: Generously buttering the bread slices before grilling creates a golden-brown, crispy exterior that complements the gooey, melted cheese interior. This also helps prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
  • Cook on Low Heat: Cook the sandwich on low heat to allow the cheese to melt slowly and evenly. This prevents the cheese from becoming rubbery or overcooked, preserving its rich flavor and texture.
  • Press the Sandwich: Use a spatula or sandwich press to gently press down on the sandwich as it cooks. This helps the cheese and apples adhere to the bread and promotes even melting and browning.
  • Serve Immediately: Grilled cheese sandwiches are best enjoyed hot and fresh. Serve them immediately after cooking to capture the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Conclusion:

Creating a delightful cheddar and apple grilled cheese sandwich is an art form that combines culinary expertise with creativity. By following these tips, you can elevate this classic comfort food into a gourmet delight. Experiment with different apple varieties, cheeses, and bread choices to find the perfect combination that suits your taste preferences. Remember, the key to a great sandwich lies in the quality of ingredients, careful cooking, and a dash of culinary passion.

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