Description

This Smoked Gouda Apple Grilled Cheese is a gourmet twist on a childhood classic. With rich, creamy Gouda, crisp apple slices, and a hint of honey between golden toasted bread, it’s an easy indulgence perfect for lunch or a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

4 slices whole grain or sourdough bread

1 tablespoon butter (softened or melted)

4 ounces smoked Gouda cheese (sliced or shredded)

1 apple (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, thinly sliced)

1 tablespoon honey (optional)

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Instructions

1. Slice the apple thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline. Grate or thinly slice the Gouda for even melting.

2. Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.

3. Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, on a cutting board. Add half the cheese, then a layer of apple slices, followed by the remaining cheese. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.

4. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sandwich and cover loosely to trap heat.

5. Toast for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and cheese is melted.

6. Remove from the pan, let sit for 1 minute, then slice and drizzle with honey if desired.

Notes

For best texture, avoid overfilling the sandwich—thin apple slices melt into the cheese better.

Use low heat to ensure the cheese melts fully before the bread browns too much.

For a savory variation, add a pinch of sea salt or a dash of Dijon mustard inside the sandwich.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 420
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 60mg