Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Apple and Aged Cheddar
Grilled cheese sandwiches aren't just about everyone's favorite apples and cheddar. Oh no, my friend! Dive into the world of eccentric grilled cheese combinations for an unforgettable taste journey.
First things first, you should grab some extra-sharp Cabot cheddar from Vermont for today's recipe. Pair that with crisp, tart apple slices, and you're golden!
Let me break it down for you:
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Difficulty: Simple as pie (or grilled cheese, whichever you prefer)
- Total Time: Just 15 minutes of pure grilled cheese bliss
Here's what you'll need:
- Softened unsalted butter
- Thick-cut slices of walnut bread
- Thinly-sliced extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- Thin slices of crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith
Here's the step-by-step:
- Preheat a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Add the first slice to the warm pan, buttered side down. Top it with half the cheese, apple slices, and the remaining cheese. Close it up with the second slice, buttered side up.
- Cook until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, around 3 minutes per side.
Fancy a refreshing beverage pairing? A bottle of Joseph Drouhin Chablis from France is your wine of choice. It's a zippy, unoaked Chardonnay with flavors of apple and pear that perfectly bridges the sharp cheese and crisp apples.
Now, if you're in the mood for something different, here are three unexpected grilled cheese combinations that'll delight your taste buds:
1. Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese
- Ingredients: Sourdough bread, mozzarella and Colby Jack cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce, compound garlic herb butter.
- Description: This sandwich brings pizza flavors to grilled cheese, with a gourmet touch thanks to garlic herb butter.
2. Sesame Miso Grilled Cheese
- Ingredients: Sesame country bread, American cheese, miso butter.
- Description: This variation adds umami flavors with miso butter, partnering cheesy goodness with nutty sesame bread.
3. Granny Smith and Havarti Grilled Cheese
- Ingredients: Granny Smith apples, Havarti cheese, sourdough bread.
- Description: Similar to our classic apple and cheese grilled cheese, this iteration uses tangy Granny Smith apples with the creaminess of Havarti cheese.
Get creative and explore the much-loved world of grilled cheese with these delicious combinations!
- Enhance your classic grilled cheese recipe by adding thinly-sliced Granny Smith apples and extra-sharp cheddar cheese from Vermont, ensuring a perfect balance of sweet and sharp flavors.
- For a more adventurous taste, consider these three unique grilled cheese combinations: Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese, Sesame Miso Grilled Cheese, and Granny Smith and Havarti Grilled Cheese, each providing an unexpected twist to the traditional recipe.
- To elevate your grilled cheese experience, pair it with a refreshing and zippy wine like Joseph Drouhin Chablis, featuring apple and pear flavors that complement the sharp cheese and crisp apples.
