I know what you are thinking, Apples and Cheese?! I thought the same thing too. I often saw this recipe in a magazine or on t.v. and just couldn’t bear the thought of eating it, let alone making it!
I was so wrong! This meal is not only good for you, it combines the tangy, sweetness of an apple and the cheesy, sharp taste of cheddar to create… a Masterpiece! If you have ever been to a fondue restaurant, you know that they serve cheese fondue with apples (among other things!). Why? Simple- it is AMAZING! I think I could eat one of these everyday for lunch and not get bored with it… it is that good!
Okay, now that I am done ranting and raving, trying to get you to give this combination a chance… Here is the “recipe” (there really isn’t much to it!)
Here is what you need for 4 sandwiches:
- 1 medium sized apple (We used McIntosh, but I think Granny smith would be great too! Really use whatever you have on hand.)
- 8 slices of bread
- butter
- 24 thin slices of sharp cheddar cheese about 1/2 lb. (We use 6 slices or cheese per sandwich for adults, but kids could get away with a lot less cheese.)
- Veggie of your choice! Cold veggies and dip are a great choice!
Step 1:
Cut the cheddar and apple (I peel mine!) into small slices. The thinner the slices of cheddar are, the faster they will melt! I use about 6 slices of Cheddar and 5 apple slices for each sandwich.
Step 2:
Butter both sides of your bread. Then put 3 slices of cheddar on the non buttered side, 5-6 slices of apple, then 3 more slices of cheddar. Then place the last piece of buttered bread on top (buttered side facing out). You will want to cook them in a skillet on med-low heat. The cheddar takes awhile to melt and you don’t want your bread burning before your cheese is all melty!
Step 4:
Flip your sandwiches to cook evenly on both sides. When they are a medium brown shade, flip them! Keep an eye on them closely. If they are browning too fast, your skillet is too hot!
Step 5:
Slice it up, pair it with a veggie of your choice! We chose non-cooked sugar snap peas with dip! Yumm!!!
I would love to hear your cheese toastie (or grilled cheese… in other parts of the world!) concoctions!
Leave a comment and let us know the craziest/best thing you have added to your sandwiches… and if it was a flop or a fantastic choice!
Mrs. White's Pantry says
Not cheese, but grilled peanut butter is yummy. I’ve also done grilled bologna, cheese & pickle & dipped it in ketchup when I was pregnant.
charryse says
we make one like this with granny smith apples and turkey bacon (found the recipe in Cook This, Not That book). What a yummy sandwich.