Hot Honey Apple Cheddar Beef Bacon Grilled Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our Hot Honey Apple Cheddar Beef Bacon Grilled Cheese. This gourmet sandwich features golden-brown artisan bread enveloping layers of sharp cheddar cheese, crispy beef bacon, and fresh Granny Smith apples, all drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, this unique twist on a classic grilled cheese offers an irresistible blend of flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 slices artisan sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 slices thick-cut beef bacon
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
Instructions
- If making hot honey, combine honey and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over low heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Cook beef bacon until crispy using your preferred method; drain and break into pieces.
- Thinly slice the apple and cheese.
- Butter one side of each bread slice. On four unbuttered sides, layer half the cheddar, followed by apple slices, bacon pieces, hot honey, and remaining cheddar. Top with the other buttered slices.
- Grill sandwiches in a preheated skillet over medium-low heat for about 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese has melted.
- Let rest for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg