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Melty Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese

Crispy buttered bread with melted sharp cheddar and thin apple slices—sweet, tangy, and perfectly gooey. Ready in under 10 minutes.

Total time
8 min
Servings
1
Calories
385
Protein
14g
Melty Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese
comfortsimpleamericanvegetariancrispymeltyjuicyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Slice the apple into thin rounds, discarding the core.

  2. Step 2

    Butter one side of each bread slice generously.

  3. Step 3

    Heat a skillet over medium until a drop of water sizzles on contact.

  4. Step 4

    Place one slice butter-side down in the skillet, then layer cheese and apple on top.

  5. Step 5

    Top with remaining cheese and second bread slice, butter-side up.

  6. Step 6

    Cook 3 minutes until the bottom is deep golden brown, then flip and cook 2 minutes more until cheese melts.

Tools you’ll need

  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • 10-inch skillet
  • butter knife or offset spatula

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