Hot Honey Apple Cheddar Bacon Grilled Cheese

Course: Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple Cheddar Sandwich, Bacon, comfort food, Grilled Cheese, Hot Honey

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 600kcal

A delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, combining sweet roasted apples, creamy cheddar, and crispy bacon, all drizzled with hot honey.

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Ingredients

For the roasted apples

1 medium Gala apple, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
0.125 teaspoon dried thyme

For the sandwich

4 slices bread Use fresh sourdough or whole grain for best results.
2 cups organic sharp or mild cheddar, grated or shredded
4 strips candied bacon, chopped
0.25 cup hot honey, store-bought or homemade See FAQs for homemade option.

For the herb butter

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

To Roast the Apples

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced Gala apple with the extra virgin olive oil, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and dried thyme until the apple slices are fully coated.
Spread the apple slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast the apples in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are soft and slightly caramelized. Remove from the oven and set aside.

To Make the Herb Butter

In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, garlic powder, dried parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, and a pinch of sea salt.
Stir until all the ingredients are well combined and spreadable. Set aside.

Assemble + Cook

Heat a frying pan over medium heat.
While the pan is heating, spread a layer of herb butter on one side of each slice of bread.
Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on the pan.
Layer half of the grated cheddar cheese on each slice.
Next, add the roasted apple slices and chopped candied bacon evenly on top of the cheese.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the apple and bacon layer.
Top everything with the other slices of bread, buttered side up.
Cook for about 3-5 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown. Flip the sandwiches carefully and cook the other side for another 3-5 minutes, or until golden and the cheese is melted.
Remove from the pan, slice, and serve warm with a drizzle of hot honey.

Notes

Serve warm with a drizzle of hot honey. Pairs well with salad or tomato soup. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

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