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Apple and Cranberry Grilled Cheese

A delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring sweet apples and tart cranberries for a perfect balance of flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread and Cheese
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
Filling
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries or dried cranberries
  • 1 large apple sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
Butter
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened for spreading

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine the cranberries, sliced apple, honey, and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
Assemble the Sandwiches
  1. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, layer cheddar cheese, the cranberry-apple mixture, and another slice of cheddar cheese. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
Grill the Sandwiches
  1. Heat a griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches on the griddle and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serve
  1. Remove the sandwiches from the griddle, cut in half, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

For a gourmet touch, add a sprinkle of walnuts or pecans to the filling before grilling.

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