Some days just require a little more comfort than others. Something comfy like good old-fashioned grilled cheese. I’ve had plenty of those day, but recently I got the urge to mix it up and add some apple slices into the mix. Ummm, so delicious!
Back in college I worked as a waitress in a restaurant/bakery that was frequented by an older crown. I heard all sorts of interesting remarks and requests, but the first time I heard someone ask for a slice of cheddar cheese on her apple pie I thought she was off her rocker. That just seemed totally absurd to me, but I did it and it made her happy. Later I learned that it was a common practice to melt cheese on apple pie, especially for older generations. While I thought it was a little wacky at the time, I’ve started thinking she was on to something.
There’s nothing to it, simply slice some good, sharp cheddar cheese, a nice juicy, apple (I like Fuji), butter some tasty wheat bread and you’re on your way to old-fashioned goodness. I highly suggest using a nice honey wheat bread that will pair wonderfully with the sharp creaminess of the cheese and the tartness of the apple. It may sound a little oddball, but it really is a perfect winter comfort food.
grilled cheese + apple sandwich
sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
tart, flavorful apple like fuji, sliced 1/4 inch thick
honey wheat bread
butter
1
Butter 2 slices of the bread.
2
Lay the cheese slices on the unbuttered slice of bread, then lay the apple slices over the cheese and top it off with the remaining slice of bread, buttered side out.
3
With the buttered sides facing out, place the sandwich in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Heat until bread is golden, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until golden.
4
Eat up and feel good!
January 27th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Yum! I think I’ll make that for my lunch today. What a wonderful idea!
January 27th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
I am eating the last of my homemade tomato soup today for lunch and now wishing I had a grilled cheese + apple sandwich to go with it!
January 27th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
We had grilled cheese and chutney sandwiches with soup for lunch yesterday. Cheese is so good with fruit, but I’ll admit I’ve never done the cheddar/pie thing!
January 27th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Wow, I’ve never heard of cheddar on apple pie! Definitely going to try apples on grilled cheese though to test the taste!
January 27th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
This looks delicious! My favorite sandwich is brie with apples and fresh mustard on homemade whole grain bread. Smashed grapes are a good substitute for apples too.
I grew up on Super Sharp Cheddar at my Grandparents’… I will be testing this soon!
January 27th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
My favorite grilled cheese is with apples, brie and some fresh spinach. I also love grilled cheese with salsa (could be in a tortilla too).
January 27th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
this does sound yummy and makes me think it would work as an omlette filling, since i’ve had a tasty egg dish with pear and brie.
January 27th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Another unexpected- but delectable- place to find apple between two slices of bread: inside a tuna sandwich. Thin slices of Granny Smith add a delicious, fresh “crunch” to the ‘ol tuna fish.
January 27th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
i agree! i was weirded out the first time i saw this meal as a suggestion, but it is great!!
January 27th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
I am really enjoying checking out your recipes, they are so unique! I’m a vegetarian and a grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food and I love to add fruit to it. You have inspired me to try and make a grilled brie and blackberry sandwich on either sourdough or a nutty whole grain this weekend!! Perhaps that will be the recipe I use to kick off the “recipes” section of my blog!
January 27th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
I love grilled cheese sammies! Adding apple is a great idea.
January 28th, 2010 at 7:42 am
evie-
whoa brie and blackberry sounds delicious!
January 28th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Cheese + apple is a perfect afternoon snack for me. Delish.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:21 am
I like this with bacon too – apple, bacon, cheddar grilled cheese is great!
January 28th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Differently delicious…..
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January 30th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
We had an apple and asiago pizza (no tomato sauce) last week that was out of this world. I’m so glad you mentioned this sandwich! I can’t wait to try that combo on toast!
February 8th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Microwave the apple briefly with a little cinnamon and brown sugar before adding to the sandwich- voila, a hot apple pie sandwich. I learned this years ago from an early Mother Earth News magazine. Hmmm, think I’ll have one now.
February 9th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
I love you for this idea. I just had an apple and cheddar grill cheese for dinner and it was delicious!!! Thanks! PS. Love the blog too!
March 4th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
I’m not a big fan of baked fruits, but my grandmother loves apples and cheese. I am going to give this recipe to her and I’m sure she’ll love it.
Thanks!
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May 23rd, 2010 at 1:13 am
My grandmother used to say “apple pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze”. Great combo.