Cheddar & Apple Grilled Cheese
American comfort food with sharp cheddar and thin apple slices melted between toasted bread.

Total
13 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 bread slices
- 100 g cheddar cheese
- 1/2 apple
- 2 tbsp butter
- a pinch salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Butter one side of each bread slice.
- 2
Layer cheddar and thin apple slices on the unbuttered side of two slices; top with remaining slices, buttered side out.
- 3
Cook sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese melts, about 3‑4 minutes per side.
- 4
Slice and serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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