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Apple cheddar grilled cheese sandwich with visible apple slices, cut in half and stacked on a plate, next to whole and sliced apples and sage leaves.
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Apple Cheddar Sage Grilled Cheese

A grilled cheese sandwich layered with sharp cheddar, thin apple slices, fresh sage, and a touch of honey and Dijon mustard.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 746kcal
Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

  • 2 slices sturdy sandwich bread gluten-free if necessary
  • 1/2 small red apple such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady
  • 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh sage finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions

  • Thinly slice the apple, leaving the peel on.
  • Butter one side of each bread slice, then spread Dijon on the unbuttered side.
  • Top one slice with half the cheddar, then a single overlapping layer of apple slices.
  • Sprinkle with sage and black pepper, then drizzle with honey.
    Two slices of bread in a pan, one topped with shredded cheese, ready to be cooked into a delicious apple cheddar grilled cheese.
  • Add the remaining cheddar and close with the second slice, buttered-side out.
  • Cook in a skillet over medium-low heat, 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until deeply golden and the cheese is fully melted.
    An apple cheddar grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese spilling out sits in a white frying pan, with bits of herbs and crisp edges visible.
  • Rest 1 minute before slicing. Enjoy!
    A golden apple cheddar grilled cheese sandwich cut in half on a white plate, displaying perfectly toasted bread and gooey melted cheese inside.

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Notes

  • Leave the red peel on the apple for texture and color; peeling isn't necessary.
  • Cook low and slow (medium-low) so the cheese fully melts before the bread over-browns.
  • The thin layer of Dijon is the not-so-secret trick, don't skip it.
  • Storage: best eaten fresh! If needed, wrap tightly and refrigerate up to 2 days; reheat in a skillet over low heat to re-crisp (microwaving will make the bread soggy). 

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 746kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1029mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1603IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 734mg | Iron: 2mg
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