Apple and Aged Cheddar Grilled Cheese

By Jackie618

Recipe from CHOW

Apples and cheese are a snack-time classic, so it’s only natural to throw them between two slices of bread and grill the whole thing up. Here, Vermont aged cheddar combines with the timeless complement of green apples for a tart and satisfying snack.

What to buy: Look for an aged, extra-sharp cheddar cheese such as Cabot from Vermont.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
• 2 (1/2-inch-thick, 4 1/2–by–2 1/2–inch-long) slices walnut bread
• 1 ounce extra-sharp aged cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
• 3 thin slices crisp, tart apple, such as Granny Smith

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from chow.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Meanwhile, spread butter on 1 side of each slice of bread.
2. Once the pan is warm, add 1 slice of bread buttered side down, then top with 1/2 of the cheese, all of the apple slices, and finally the remaining cheese. Close sandwich with second slice of bread, buttered side up.
3. Cook until bread is toasted and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.