Description
This Smoked Gouda Apple Grilled Cheese is a gourmet twist on a comfort classic. It layers creamy smoked Gouda with crisp slices of apple, all grilled between buttery sourdough until golden. With a touch of honey to finish, it’s sweet, savory, and irresistibly melty.
Ingredients
2 slices sourdough bread
3 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, sliced or grated
1 small Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter or mayonnaise
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
1. Slice the apple thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
2. Slice or grate the smoked Gouda cheese.
3. Spread butter or mayonnaise on the outer sides of the bread slices.
4. Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in a skillet.
5. Layer with half the cheese, then the apple slices, followed by the remaining cheese.
6. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side facing up.
7. Heat the skillet over medium-low heat and cook the sandwich until the bottom is golden brown, about 3–4 minutes.
8. Carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and cheese is melted.
9. Press gently with a spatula to ensure even melting.
10. Remove from heat, drizzle with honey if using, and let rest for 1 minute.
11. Slice in half and serve immediately.
Notes
For maximum crunch and contrast, use apples that are freshly sliced and not too thin.
Let the sandwich sit for a minute before slicing to keep the cheese from spilling out.
For extra indulgence, add a layer of crispy bacon or a sprinkle of cinnamon on the apples.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, apple grilled cheese, gouda sandwich