I think I’ve got a little bit of a theme going on with fruit and cheese. Last week I posted Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza and this week I’ve got another great fruit and cheese combo for you. I’ve got to tell you that if you like grilled cheese sandwiches, the addition of apple really takes this simple sandwich to another level.
Over the last few weeks we’ve been trying to drop a few pounds in preparation for our cruise where I’m sure we’ll gain everything we lost and more. The last few things I’ve made for the blog got promptly wrapped and given to friends and it’s been killing me. I took one bite of this sandwich and it took every bit of willpower I could muster to not devour the entire thing.
This sandwich may not be low fat, but it’s a great splurge if you feel so inclined. Enjoy!
Ingredients
8 slices of rustic, crusty bread
4 tablespoons room temperature butter
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
2 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
1 cup arugula leaves
Instructions
1. Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. Turn slices over and spread mayonnaise on other side of each slice.
2. Divide cheese on four of the slices of bread, butter side down. Place apples slices on top of cheese and top with arugula. Place top on each sandwich.
3. Heat large skillet over medium low heat. Place sandwiches in skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until cheese is completely melted. Press sandwiches regularly with a spatula while sandwiches are browning. If bread is browning before the cheese is melted, reduce heat.
4. Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately.
https://southernboydishes.com/2013/04/01/grilled-apple-and-gruyere-cheese-sandwich/
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Someone made fun of me once for melting cheese on top of a piece of apple pie which is what this sandwich reminds me of – cheese, apple, and a bread component. I do love it! Love, love, love the choice of the gruyere. I really need to make this! Great sandwich!
granny smith apples are good to use and instead of Gruyere cheese, try Quebec Cheddar too!
This sounds so tasty! I would love to make it for lunch. What apples did you use?
I wouldn’t have had willpower with this sandwich either!
Isn’t gruyere the best!
Life is short. I would have devoured the whole thing.
Velva