Description
This Smoked Gouda Apple Grilled Cheese sandwich offers a perfect balance of smoky, creamy cheese and crisp, sweet apple slices between buttery toasted bread. A quick and easy skillet-cooked meal that elevates a classic grilled cheese with a sophisticated twist, ideal for a comforting lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of smoked Gouda cheese
- 1/2 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat to warm it up evenly before cooking the sandwich.
- Butter the bread: Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread to ensure a crispy, golden crust when grilled.
- Place bread in skillet: Put one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the preheated skillet to start toasting.
- Layer cheese and apple: Arrange the smoked Gouda cheese slices and thin apple slices over the bread in the skillet for a flavorful filling.
- Top with second bread slice: Place the second slice of bread on top with the buttered side facing up, completing the sandwich assembly.
- Grill until golden and melty: Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until the bread is toasted and the cheese fully melts.
Notes
- Use a firm apple like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor contrast.
- If preferred, substitute smoked Gouda with other melting cheeses such as cheddar or fontina.
- Adjust cooking time depending on stove heat to avoid burning the bread.
- For extra flavor, a sprinkle of ground black pepper or a drizzle of honey inside the sandwich pairs wonderfully.
