Description
Craving something bold, melty, and just a little sweet? This Smoked Gouda Apple Grilled Cheese is your go-to for a next-level sandwich experience. It’s a crave-worthy comfort food that takes minutes to make yet tastes like a gourmet treat. Perfect for a quick breakfast, easy lunch, cozy dinner, or snack with style, this sandwich layers creamy smoked Gouda and crisp apple slices between buttery golden bread—finished with a warm drizzle of honey. It’s a flavor-packed twist on the classic grilled cheese that fits into any list of easy recipes, lunch ideas, or food ideas worth bookmarking.
Ingredients
2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
1. Thinly slice your apple and Gouda cheese.
2. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
3. On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer half of the Gouda, followed by apple slices and a drizzle of honey, then the remaining cheese.
4. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
5. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Grill the sandwich for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melty.
6. Let it rest for 1 minute, slice in half, and serve warm.
Notes
For even more depth of flavor, swap honey with maple syrup or a spicy pepper jelly.
Use a sandwich press or heavy pan on top for extra crispiness and an even melt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg