Apple and Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Course: Brunch, Lunch, Sandwiches

Cuisine: North American

Prep Time: 50

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 1 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 413kcal

Apple and Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A beautiful fruity and spicy relish that is perfect in sandwiches, or with roasts, or just with crackers and a glass of wine.

8 Bacon Slices 2 per sandwich
1 recipe of Sweet & Spicy Apple Relish recipe below
1 Green Apple sliced
Cheddar cheese sliced or grated (3 - 4 slices of cheese per sandwich or according to your preference)
Provolone cheese sliced or grated
Melted Butter
8 slices crusty bread

1 green apple cored and sliced into eighths and segments sliced into smaller pieces
4 tbsp granulated sugar
½ medium onion thinly sliced
1 tbsp Crushed chili Adjust to your spice tolerance level
2 tsp coarsely ground pepper adjust to your liking
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp white wine vinegar or Apple cider vinegar

Heat a cast Iron griddle pan or any griddle pan and while it's heating brush 2 bread slices with melted butter on both sides.
Place the slices on the pan to slightly brown them.
On the browned side, spread a layer of sweet & spicy apple relish (recipe below)
Next add 3 slices of green apple
Cut 3 pieces of bacon in half and place them on top of the apple
Top with a mix of cheddar and provolone
Place the 2nd slice of bread on top (browned side down)
Insert a toothpick to hold the sandwich together
Return the sandwich to the hot grill or griddle pan and heat on each side over medium heat for about 3 minutes each. OR you can use a Panini press.
To make sure cheese melts properly - gently press the sandwich down on the grill.

Heat 2 tbsp of oil.
When the oil is hot, add the sugar, salt and onion and cook until the onion has softened and the sugar has melted and is thickening.
Add the sliced apple and the rest of the ingredients and cook on medium heat until the apple softens and the onions and apples start to caramelize. About 20 – 30 minutes.
Make sure to stir frequently to prevent burning.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge.