Many years ago, Mr. L&C and I shared a Harvest Apple Sandwich from one of the local food trucks, and it was amazing! Sadly that truck is no longer in operation, so I decided to try and recreate the bacon, cheddar, apple grilled cheese goodness on my own. While it may not be exactly how we remembered, this grilled cheese is a delicious Autumn treat!
I have always loved a sweet and salty combination – the best of both worlds. When building the sandwich, apple butter is spread on the inside of a slice, then topped with bacon, cheddar, apples and more cheddar, then cooked and drizzled with honey. The honey is totally optional, but I love that added touch.
Sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy all combine to create the perfect Fall sandwich. I bet you could even add some caramelized onions for a great flavor combination. You can also choose the sweetness of apples – Honeycrisp, or similar, if you want a sweeter apple; Granny Smith if you want that crisp, tart bite. Either way, they are both delicious.
Make sure you have a good cheddar! None of that individual plastic-wrapped cheese please. go to your deli counter and get the best cheddar you can, or head to the refrigerated section and pick up a brick and slice your own.
When it comes to cooking, I am thoroughly impressed with this Swiss Diamond Cookware Double-Burner Griddle. I can cook multiple grilled cheese sandwiches at the same time, and it makes breakfast a breeze with the surface area for pancakes and French toast! Head to the Swiss Diamond Facebook page for more recipe information.
Harvest Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwich
By Love and Confections
Ingredients
- 2 slices hearty bread, I used a 15 grain
- 1-2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2-3 teaspoons apple butter
- 3 slices bacon, cooked
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 1/4 apple, thinly sliced
- Honey, optional drizzle
Instructions
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Heat griddle on stove. Place butter side down, then carefully spread apple butter on bread. Top with Bacon, a slice of cheese, apples, a slice of cheese, and bread with butter side up. Cook until golden brown, flip and cook on the other side. Cut and drizzle with honey if desired
Yield: 1 sandwich
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Apples and cheese are always so perfect together.