Description
A comforting and indulgent twist on classic grilled cheese with crispy bacon, tart apples, and rich cheddar, elevated by a drizzle of maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of hearty bread (sourdough or thick-cut white)
- 2 slices of sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 slices of crispy bacon, cooked
- 1 small apple, thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Butter, softened, for grilling
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on a paper towel.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread generously.
- Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in the skillet.
- Layer the cheddar cheese, sliced apples, and bacon on top.
- Top with another slice of cheddar cheese and the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the top.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Try different cheeses or add herbs for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg