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Grilled Apple and Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Grilled Apple and Cheese Sandwich

Directions

Pan size: grill pan or flat griddle
Temp: grill over medium heat
Grilling time: grill about 2 to 3 minutes per side
Servings: 1

2 slices, whole wheat sourdough bread
4 slices bacon, cooked medium crisp
4 slices cheddar cheese
1/2 Granny Smith apple, cored, sliced very thin
Roasted Red Onion Mayonnaise, recipe follows
soft butter

Preheat a seasoned grill pan or flat griddle over medium heat. Assemble this grilled cheese sandwich just as you would a any grilled cheese sandwich: spread 1 slice of bread with some Red Onion Mayonnaise, then top with 2 slices cheddar, the bacon, the apple slices, then 2 more slices of cheddar, finishing with another mayonnaise slathered slice of wheat sourdough bread.

Butter the outsides of the bread and transfer to the hot grill. Grill about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown, since this sandwich is so thick. Remove to a cutting board and cut the sandwich in half on the diagonal to serve.

Roasted Red Onion Mayonnaise Recipe:
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise or light mayonnaise

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a small rimmed cookie sheet, toss the red onion, olive oil, salt and pepper together. Roast red onions in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the red onion is very soft, stirring occasionally. Remove red onions from the oven and let cool. Transfer red onions to a food processor and buzz until finely chopped. Add the mayo and pulse until smooth and combined. Store remaining roasted red onion mayonnaise in the refrigerator.