A while ago, when inspired the the idea of an apple pie with cheddar cheese, I created the caramelized apple and cheddar omelette which was an amazing combination of sweet and savoury. While I was enjoying it, I thought that grilled cheese sandwiches are also a good vehicle for the sweet and savoury combination and that I would have to try a caramelized apple grilled cheese sandwich. For all intents and purposes this is essentially an apple pie grilled cheese sandwich and how can you go wrong with sweet apples covered in warm melted ooey, gooey cheese? The caramelized apple grilled cheese sandwich turned out just as well as I had hoped, which is to say that it is addictively good and I have already made it more than a few times! The warm caramel coated apples with a hint of cinnamon go so well with the strong, melted cheddar cheese and the toasted crispy and buttery bread wraps it all up perfectly. Make sure to spoon any caramel sauce left in the pan after cooking the apple into the sandwich before closing it off and grilling it up.
Apple Pie Grilled Cheese Sandwich
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 dash of cinnamon
- 1 apple (peeled, cored and sliced)
- 2 thick slices of good cheddar cheese
- 2 slices of good bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
directions
- Melt the butter in a non-stick pan.
- Add the sugar and cinnamon and cook until bubbly.
- Add the apples and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Assemble sandwich and grill until golden brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side.
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♥peachkins♥ says
March 16, 2010 at 12:15 amLooks like an awesome combo!
Sandi says
March 16, 2010 at 12:30 amthat looks excellent Kevin. I will definitely want to try it….so many of your recipes I want to try….LOL!!!
Zoe Sotet Art Studio says
March 16, 2010 at 12:32 amApple and cheese….
Are you Suuuuure…?
I have to say, that sound exceedingly gross…
I think this is the first time there's been anything on this site that didn't sound delicious.
Velva says
March 16, 2010 at 12:52 amNow, that is a grilled cheese sandwich-delicious!
Gloria says
March 16, 2010 at 1:20 amaa Kevin you always amazing me, this look georgeous and tasty! gloria
Lucia says
March 16, 2010 at 1:39 amOMG. That looks like the Grilled Cheese to end all Grilled Cheese. A sandwich to dream about.
Rachael says
March 16, 2010 at 2:46 amThis looks absolutely SINFUL!!!
Rachael says
March 16, 2010 at 2:50 amAlso, to commenter Zoe,
How have you never ever heard of apple+cheddar?
I mean it is one of THE BEST combos out there:
biscuits
omelets
frittatas
apparently grilled cheese…
Don't knock it 'til you try it :]!
Edana says
March 16, 2010 at 3:01 amI first had apple and cheddar in a crepe in the MIT dining hall. I've loved the combination ever since, but it never occurred to me to put apples into my grilled cheese. Thank you so much for the idea, I'll definitely be trying it out sometime!
Ginny says
March 16, 2010 at 3:24 amthat looks divine…
Anonymous says
March 16, 2010 at 4:19 amOh Kevin! You do know the way to my heart!
Joanne says
March 16, 2010 at 10:14 amYou did a few crazy things here. First you said caramelized. Then apple pie. Then grilled cheese. And then. I fell in love. This looks amazing!
Muneeba says
March 16, 2010 at 1:07 pmI always knew this in my heart, but now I'm gonna say it out loud .. Kevin, u are the KING of grilled cheese sandwiches! Your combos are to die for!
bunkycooks says
March 16, 2010 at 1:16 pmIt's like a piece of apple pie with a slice of cheddar cheese…but on a sandwich! I always loved that combo!
Carrie says
March 16, 2010 at 1:23 pmThat is a serious grilled cheese. Looks amazing!
Dani says
March 16, 2010 at 2:00 pmridiculously tempting!
Lauren says
March 16, 2010 at 2:27 pmThis sandwich looks INCREDIBLE! I will have to make this at some point this week :).
Kathy - Panini Happy says
March 16, 2010 at 2:52 pmBrilliant inspiration – I'm definitely trying this soon (with all credit to you, of course!). BTW, I'm doing the Grilled Cheese Pageant again this year!
Treehouse Chef says
March 16, 2010 at 3:22 pmApples and Cheese are delicious together!
sunny says
March 16, 2010 at 3:37 pmo lordy. i don't believe dieting is possible while reading your blog 😛
Jessica Jo says
March 16, 2010 at 3:55 pmI might have to make this for lunch today… I am so hungry! I just realized that I've been up for almost 3 hours and haven't really eaten anything yet!
teresa says
March 16, 2010 at 4:17 pmi had something like this just recently at a restaurant. it was amazing, but yours looks like it might be a bit better!
apples and cheese are a classic combo!
Koko says
March 16, 2010 at 4:31 pmKevin this looks insane! That picture is drool-worthy. I can't wait to make this for my brother and his friends- theyll go crazy!!
Rambling Tart says
March 16, 2010 at 4:53 pmMy goodness, gracious! How decadent and melty and wonderful. 🙂 I think I may even take it up a notch with some bacon. 🙂 YUM!!!
Don't Bother Me...I'm Cooking!! says
March 16, 2010 at 5:12 pmGood job!!! I saw it made Foodbuzz. 🙂
Ben says
March 16, 2010 at 6:11 pmThe combination of those flavors sounds interesting. I'll have to try it.
Kate @ Savour Fare says
March 16, 2010 at 6:48 pmI love grilled cheese with a touch of sweet. I've added fresh apples but never caramelized — thanks for the idea!
The Duo Dishes says
March 16, 2010 at 8:01 pmThe cheese and apple combination is one that will never get old!
MaryBeth says
March 17, 2010 at 12:41 amI have never had cheese and apples together but everyone says how fabulous it is and from the looks of your picture I think I would have to agree.
chasing lightning bugs says
March 17, 2010 at 2:47 ambrilliant. i can't wait to try this.
The Food Hunter says
March 17, 2010 at 4:09 amWOW! this brings grilled cheese to an entirely new level!
screwdestiny says
March 17, 2010 at 8:08 amSo, I like apples and cheese together. But cheese and caramel? I really don't know that I'm feeling that. So I'll just have to take your word that it was good.
Crepes of Wrath says
March 17, 2010 at 8:27 pmYOU, SIR, ARE A UTTER AND TOTAL GENIUS.
scribbler says
March 18, 2010 at 12:34 amyum! what kind of bread did you use? looks delish – I love apples & cheese!
Melissa says
March 18, 2010 at 1:52 am@ screwdestiny – caramel and caremlized are not the same thing.
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says
March 18, 2010 at 3:56 amI love the combo of apples and cheese. This looks like an amazing sandwich… Thanks for sharing!
Lauren says
March 19, 2010 at 9:50 pmKevin – I made this sandwich today and it is PHENOMENAL! Caramelized apples + melted sharp cheddar just might be my new favorite sandwich ingredient combo :).
innBrooklyn says
March 20, 2010 at 5:07 pmwhat a great idea: i love cheddar apple pie but I'd never have thought of combining them for a sandwich… i will definitely try that!
Megan says
April 13, 2010 at 7:22 pmWow! I went to Le Cordon Bleu and they never taught us the kind of things I'm learning from people like you! That sandwich looks amazing!! I absolutely love grilled cheese (I'm a kid at heart) but I never thought of trying it like that! I can't wait to see more of your recipes!!!
andrea says
April 15, 2010 at 12:35 amjust made it for dinner. delicious, delicious. thanks so much for an amazing recipe. 😉
Amanda says
April 27, 2010 at 8:30 pmYum! Have you submitted this to the Grilled Cheese Academy yet? http://www.grilledcheeseacademy.com/submitrecipe
Beatrice says
May 21, 2010 at 3:03 pmYUMMY…
Harrold says
June 3, 2010 at 1:39 pmgreat combo. reminds me of when i used to put apple butter on my grilled ham and cheese sandwiches.
Anonymous says
December 3, 2010 at 12:41 amYum! I haven ever heard of cheddar and apples before, but I couldn't resist trying this on your recommendation. Incredible! Thank you so much, Kevin!
TheLadyJessicaAnne says
January 18, 2011 at 12:58 amHi Kevin!!!! This looks AMAZING! I am a HUGE fan of grilled cheese (one of my fav comfort foods). Love this take on it! What kind of bread did you use, and when you say good cheddar, is block cheddar ok, or deli-style?
Savannah, The Acts of Sweetness Ambassador says
January 19, 2011 at 4:23 pmHi Kevin! Just had to say that this recipe looks amazing! I've shared this post with our Redpath Sugar Facebook fans 🙂 I know that people will eat it up! Check it out here: http://www.facebook.com/redpathsugar?ref=ts#!/redpathsugar?v=wall
Kevin says
January 19, 2011 at 4:36 pmTheLadyJessicaAnne: I used an Italian loaf as the bread for thus sandwich. By a "good cheddar" I just mean one that you really enjoy. The focus of the grilled chess sandwich is the cheese so it is ok to indulge a bit. 🙂
coco says
May 25, 2011 at 10:12 pmCan I just say…my friend and I made this about two months ago, and we CANNOT STOP TALKING ABOUT IT. We dream about it. We sing about it. We just love love love this sandwich. You are a genius. You have made me rethink New Englanders penchange for putting cheddar on apple pie. So, thanks.
Celina says
June 11, 2011 at 2:48 amThis was the most amazing sandwich I have ever had!!!!! I will be making it for everyone. But mostly myself.
Danielle Combs says
July 26, 2011 at 9:26 pmMy family and I tried this one night last week and OMG, they were soooo good. Thanks! 🙂
Krasja says
November 9, 2011 at 7:19 pmAbsolutely delicious 🙂 I made it just now!
Wataniya Boonma says
November 28, 2011 at 3:44 pmwoww apple and cheese..
Lisa | LLworldtour says
December 8, 2011 at 11:40 pmNice stuff Kevin! First I was looking at your Eggplant parm recipe which is the layered kind I love. And then I saw a picture for this! I will be making this for lunch tomorrow! I had a similar sammie in a restaurant recently and it was perfect! I'll be back!
Anonymous says
February 4, 2012 at 1:13 amI made this sandwich for dinner tonight and it was absolutely DELISH!!!! Thank you so much for the wonderful recipe!!! 🙂
Foo says
March 4, 2012 at 6:56 pmI just made this for lunch, I didn't add any sugar and caramelized some sweet onion with the apples. OMG to die!
Selena says
July 30, 2012 at 5:15 pmjust tried this recipe!! i've never had the apple + cheddar combo but i decided to try it today since i was strapped for a lunchtime option and had a bunch of apples lying around. i added some caramelized onions to mine as well! ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS.
Kevin says
August 3, 2012 at 9:09 amSelena: Caramelized onions would be a great addition! Glad you enjoyed the sandwich!
Jocelyn says
September 13, 2012 at 1:43 amI made this tonight and it is TO.DIE.FOR. One whole apple was kind of a lot, but I just ate the extra apple slices after I cooked them, so yummy :).
Hope Fagant says
September 14, 2012 at 12:15 amThis looks really good! Cooling down this weekend….a good "comfort " meal for Saturday 🙂
Farrier Frank says
October 2, 2012 at 9:19 pmStumbled on this site last night by accident, looking for another recipe from FOODILY. Found this caramelized apple, grilled cheese sandwich recipe and couldn't resist. Came home for lunch today, grabbed an apple off the tree, sliced some of my special cheddar and discovered my new favorite sandwich…. Wish I had seen the suggestions about caramelizing some onions with the apples beforehand. Oh well, guess I’ll have to make it again tomorrow.
Farrier Frank says
October 3, 2012 at 9:58 pmStumbled on this site last night by accident, looking for another recipe from FOODILY. Found this caramelized apple, grilled cheese sandwich recipe and couldn’t resist. Came home for lunch today, grabbed an apple off the tree, sliced some of my special cheddar and discovered my new favorite sandwich…. Wish I had seen the suggestions about caramelizing some onions with the apples beforehand. Oh well, guess I’ll have to make it again tomorrow.
cyrano1749 says
December 3, 2012 at 11:04 pmJust made mine, eating it now and it it AMAZING Kevin. Another job well done, keep it up! 🙂
bearklinget says
January 9, 2013 at 9:25 pmKevin, just found your site this AM-shame on me. Have been sitting at this computer since 0830, it's now 1700 and time to feed my kittens. Thank you for an amazing time!
lis says
February 2, 2013 at 9:14 pmthis was amazing!!
A happy observer says
February 18, 2013 at 1:06 amThis is my go-to sandwich. Soooo good, perfect flavor combo. I use a slice of American if I'm in a rush and don't have anything better in the fridge, but using a really nice sharp aged cheddar in this really takes it over the edge.
What Wich says
October 19, 2013 at 7:31 pmWhoa! I would have never have thought of putting cheese in my apple pie. But what more of this?!?! I'll have to post this on my blog http://www.whatwich.com soon. This is really interesting!
Sandra Gustchen says
June 21, 2014 at 11:34 amNew fan, just signed up for your recipe box but have been searching several recipes yet am unable to find the little blue "save recipe" button.
Help please!
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kevin says
June 22, 2014 at 1:11 pmSandra Gustchen: On this recipe it's just below the recipe title and before the Ingredients. If you are not seeing it can you tell me what browser and device you are using so that I can test and see what's wrong. Thanks!