Description
A gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese- this gruyere grilled cheese is a combo of sweet, savory, creamy, crunchy, peppery, salty, melty perfection!
Ingredients
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Single Sandwich
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- 1 1/2 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1/4 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fig butter
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon aioli (or 1 heaping teaspoon each Dijon mustard and mayo mixed together)
- 1 slice cooked bacon, chopped (optional)
- handful of arugula
For the Fam (4 Sandwiches)
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 6 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fig butter (aka fig jam)
- 2-3 tablespoons Dijon aioli (or 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard mixed with 2 tablespoons mayo)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup arugula
Instructions
- Spread mayo on one side of each slice of bread. Flip the bread over and spread 1 tablespoon fig butter on one slice and 1/2 tablespoon Dijon aioli on the other (for each sandwich).
- On the fig butter side, layer apple slices, Gruyère, and bacon (if using). Top with the second slice of bread, Dijon side down.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with nonstick spray. Place the sandwich in the pan and press down gently. Cook 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Carefully open the sandwich just enough to tuck in the arugula. Serve with fresh fruit, arugula side salad, potato chips and/or cup of soup for an unexpectedly spectacular meal.
Notes
Refer to above blog post for step-by-step photos, ingredient information and substitutes and frequently asked questions.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 461
- Sugar: 14.6 g
- Sodium: 1224.6 mg
- Fat: 21.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 17.8 g
- Cholesterol: 47.4 mg