Who said grilled cheese sandwiches are only served on plain white bread, slapped with an orange layer of processed cheese? Today, we take that sandwich from childhood and elevate its flavors to create a truly satisfying indulgence. The sandwich we're about to make starts with thick-cut sourdough. Bacon, the most versatile breakfast meat, is paired with sweet, crunchy Granny Smith apples and layered between two buttery slices of bread. The combination of juicy bacon, tart apples, and gooey cheese is the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
AN APPLE AND BACON INFUSED GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH RECIPE
Funky versions of America's simplest sandwich have been popping up at national restaurants and quick-service chains more and more in recent years. Problem is, when...
Provided by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding
Categories Lunch, Snack, Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a large skillet or nonstick sauté pan over low heat. Slather 4 slices of bread with the mustard, then divide the cheese, apples, and bacon among them. Top with the other bread slices and add to the hot pan. The key to a great grilled cheese (i.e., crispy crust, fully melted cheese) is patience, so cook these sandwiches slowly until each side is deep brown and crunchy, about 10 to 12 minutes total.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330
CHEDDAR AND APPLE GRILLED CHEESE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 1 sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
GRILLED CHEESE WITH BACON, APPLE, AND SPROUTS
There's nothing like a grilled-cheese-and-bacon sandwich. When you add slices of crisp apple and fresh-tasting sprouts to balance the richness, why, you have yourself a new instant classic.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place 1 slice of cheese on 1 slice of bread. Layer bacon, apple, sprouts, and remaining slices of cheese and bread on top.
- Spread half the butter on top of sandwich. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat, and place sandwich, butter side down, in skillet.
- Spread remaining butter on top of sandwich. Cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown, flipping once, about 12 minutes.
OPEN-FACED GRILLED CHEESE WITH APPLE AND BACON
This variation on a classic is topped with apple and bacon slices for the ultimate sweet and savory combination.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 4 slices bacon on a rimmed baking sheet (lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup); bake until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; tear each slice into quarters.
- Place 4 thick slices whole-wheat sandwich bread on clean baking sheet. Top with sliced cheddar cheese, red apple, quartered, cored, and sliced crosswise, and bacon. Bake until cheese has melted, 10 to 12 minutes.
GRILLED CHEESE WITH APPLES AND BACON
Give your grilled cheese sandwich a bistro-style upgrade with sourdough bread, bacon bits and apple slices.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Top 1 bread slice with 1 VELVEETA Slice, bacon and apples; cover with remaining VELVEETA and bread slices.
- Spread outside of sandwich with mayo.
- Cook in skillet on medium heat 3 min. on each side or until VELVEETA is melted and sandwich is golden brown on both sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g
GRILLED CHEESE WITH BACON AND APPLES
I got this recipe off of Tyler Florence Ultimate. It was such a weird combo and I was in the mood for grilled cheese, so I tried it. WOW - I'll never have a plain old grilled cheese sandwich again! I'm adding some tweaks in his original recipe - this is how I made it. Bacon can be cooked in the oven or a skillet, I just prefer the oven so I used that.
Provided by lazy gourmet
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil and arrange bacon slices. They can be touching but make sure they do not overlap.
- Bake 15-25 minutes depending on your desired tastes - I like my bacon extra crispy so I went the full 25. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Heat large skillet over medium heat.
- Assemble sandwich; generously spread Dijon on 4 slices of bread. Top with slices of cheddar, 3 pieces of bacon, apple slices and additional cheddar. Place the remaining bread on top and spread with butter.
- Place on skillet buttered side down and butter the remaining side. Cook until cheese starts to melt and bread is browned, about 4 minutes. Flip the sandwich and continue to cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
GRILLED CHEESE WITH APPLE AND BACON
Provided by Tyler Florence
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spread dijon mustard on 4 slices country white bread. Top with sliced cheddar cheese, cooked bacon and sliced Granny Smith apple, then top with 4 more slices bread. Butter the sandwiches, then cook in a skillet over medium-low heat until the cheese melts and the bread is golden, about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve with Roasted Tomato Soup, recipe follows.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Core and halve the tomatoes (leave the cherry tomatoes whole). Heat a flameproof roasting pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle with the 1/2 cup olive oil, then spread all of the tomatoes, the garlic and onions in the pan. Cook, stirring gently, until the garlic is browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast until the tomatoes are caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Remove the roasted tomatoes, garlic and onions from the oven and transfer to a large stockpot (set aside the cherry tomatoes for garnish). Add 3 cups chicken stock, the bay leaves and butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the liquid is reduced by one-third, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaves.
- Add the basil to the pot. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or puree in a regular blender and return to the pot). Reduce the heat to low, add the heavy cream and adjust the consistency with the remaining 1 cup chicken stock, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with the roasted cherry tomatoes; drizzle with olive oil.
GRILLED CHEESE WITH BACON & APPLES
Give your grilled cheese sandwich a bistro-style upgrade with sourdough bread, bacon and apples.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill bread slices with VELVEETA, bacon and apples to make 2 sandwiches.
- Spread outsides of sandwiches with mayo.
- Cook in skillet on medium heat 3 min. on each side or until VELVEETA is melted and sandwiches are golden brown on both sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g
GRILLED CHEESE WITH BACON, APPLE AND MUSTARD
I saw this on TV and thought it sounded strange so I decided to try it. This is the best grilled cheese I have ever had.
Provided by tracey.noble
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 1 sandwich, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- butter both slices of bread on one side only.
- on the other side of one of the pieces of bread spread the mustard.
- place one piece of bread butter side down in a heavy skillet on med heat or.
- place on pre-haeted panini press.
- top with cheese, apple, bacon and second slice of bread butter side up.
- Grill on bith side or press in the panini press until golden and cheese has melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.9, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 971, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 18.2
Tips:
- Use a sturdy bread that can stand up to the fillings, such as sourdough, rye, or a hearty white bread.
- Spread a thin layer of butter on the outside of the bread before grilling. This will help the bread to brown evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook the sandwiches in batches if necessary.
- Cook the sandwiches over medium heat. This will help to prevent the bread from burning.
- Be careful not to overcook the sandwiches. The cheese should be melted and gooey, but the bread should still be slightly chewy.
- Serve the sandwiches immediately with your favorite sides, such as soup, salad, or fries.
Conclusion:
Grilled cheese sandwiches are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious grilled cheese sandwich that is sure to satisfy your cravings. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these grilled cheese recipes a try.
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