Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sage (Printable Version)

Sharp cheddar, apple, and sage butter transform sourdough into a golden, savory, and sweet sandwich delight.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Sandwich

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
03 - 1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced

→ Sage Butter

04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Melt butter with chopped sage in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - Arrange sliced sharp cheddar and thin apple slices between two slices of sourdough bread for each sandwich.
03 - Brush the exterior of each assembled sandwich generously with the sage-infused butter.
04 - Place sandwiches in a skillet and cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese has fully melted.
05 - Slice each sandwich in half and serve while hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses only a handful of simple ingredients
  • Ready in about 20 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect balance of sweet and savory
  • Vegetarian friendly and easy to adapt
02 -
  • High in protein and calcium thanks to cheddar
  • Pairs well with soups or fresh salads
  • Works with gluten free or whole grain bread
03 -
  • Slice apples very thin so they soften in the short cooking time but do not get mushy
  • Grate the cheddar for faster melting and even coverage
  • Cooking over medium not high heat keeps bread from burning while cheese melts thoroughly
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