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Apple and Cranberry Grilled Cheese

Savory Apple and Cranberry Grilled Cheese for Quick Comfort

This Apple and Cranberry Grilled Cheese blends sweet and savory flavors for a quick comfort meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 2 slices Sourdough Bread can substitute with whole grain or gluten-free varieties
  • 4 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese or substitute with Brie or Gouda
  • 1 medium Granny Smith Apple can use Honeycrisp or Fuji apples
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries can substitute with cranberry sauce or fresh cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter can use vegan butter for dairy-free option

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thinly slice the Granny Smith apples to about 1/8 inch thick. Soak dried cranberries in warm water for 10 minutes to plump them.
  2. Spread unsalted butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
  3. Layer cheese, apple slices, cranberries, and another cheese slice between two slices of bread, butter side out.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes, then add the sandwich and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden.
  5. Flip the sandwich and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until both sides are golden and cheese is melted.
  6. Remove from skillet, let it sit for a minute, slice in half, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider sprinkling cinnamon on the apples before grilling. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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