Apple-White Cheddar Grilled Cheese

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Kathy Patalsky

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 23, 2022

On rainy days when we need comfort food in a hurry, I toast sandwiches of cinnamon-raisin bread with white cheddar, apple and red onion. They also are totally tasty made with vegan cheese and olive oil instead of butter! —Kathy Patalsky, New York, New York

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Apple-White Cheddar Grilled Cheese

Yield:2 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 4 slices whole wheat cinnamon-raisin bread
  • 4 slices sharp white cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
  • 1 small apple, thinly sliced
  • 1 thin slice red onion, separated into rings
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
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Directions

  1. Layer each of 2 bread slices with 1 slice cheese. Top with apple and onion. If desired, sprinkle with pepper flakes. Top with the remaining cheese and bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
  2. In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium-low heat 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.