Cheddar & Apple Grilled Cheese Sandos
with Cranberry-Dijon Jam
- Milk
- Soy
- Wheat
Sure, a classic white bread and American grilled cheese hits the spot every now and then, but try one bite of this 15-minute sweet and savory lunch idea, and you may never quite be satisfied with the old standby again. Sourdough slices are swiped with sweet and tangy cranberry-Dijon jam, then layered with cheddar and mild Monterey Jack cheeses and crisp apple slices. They’re griddled in butter until perfectly golden brown and melty. Flip onto your plate, and boom—lunch, elevated!
Ingredients
½ cup
Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
4 slice
Sourdough Bread
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
1 unit
Cranberry Jam
½ unit
Apple
¼ cup
Monterey Jack Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 teaspoon
Dijon Mustard
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce.
• Halve, core, and thinly slice half the apple (all for 4 servings).
• In a small bowl, stir together Dijon and jam.
• Lay bread out on a clean work surface. Spread half the bread slices with cranberry-Dijon jam. Layer with cheddar and as many apple slices as you like. Top with Monterey Jack and remaining bread slices.
• Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium heat. Add sandwiches. Cook until bread is golden brown and cheese melts, 3-4 minutes per side. TIP: You may need to work in batches, adding another drizzle of oil for each batch.
• Cut grilled cheese sandos in half on a diagonal and divide between plates. Serve with any remaining apple slices.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the sweet-and-savory combo, praising the cranberry-Dijon jam. Some found it too sweet; others wanted more jam for stronger flavor.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, though a few had trouble flipping sandwiches with shredded cheese and apple slices.
- Suggestions: Consider using sliced cheese instead of shredded for easier melting and flipping. Try adding more jam or spreading it on both bread slices.
- Portions: Some felt it wasn't quite filling enough on its own; pairing with a side salad or soup could make it a more satisfying meal.
- Texture: The crunchy apple added a nice contrast, but a few found the raw apple too firm; briefly sautéing apple slices might help.
