Apple and Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Apple and Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwich

easy 30 minutes

with caramelized onion, sage, walnuts and an arugula salad

Ingredients

  • Multigrain Bread
  • Fresh Gala Apple
  • Yellow Onion(s)
  • Herbs Mix - Sage and Thyme
  • Mild Cheddar
  • Arugula
  • Shallot
  • Walnuts
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Honey
  • Parmesan shavings

Necessary elements

Pan, bowls, whisk, spatula

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1. Thinly slice the onion, the shallot and the apple. Chop the sage. In a bowl, combine the shallot with 2 tbsp. of vinegar, 2 tbsp. of water and 1 tbsp. of sugar. Add a pinch of salt and mix. Let marinate.

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2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, toast the nuts 3-4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and reserve.

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3. In the same pan over medium-low heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the onions and half of the honey. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes. Towards the end of cooking add the sage and the thyme.

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4. Assemble the sandwiches with the caramelized onions, the cheese and half of the apple slices. Children can assemble their sandwich. Heat a pan on medium heat and add 1-2 tbsp. of butter or oil. Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the bread golden. Cover for 1-2 minutes to help the cheese melt.

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5. In a large bowl, combine the resto of the honey, the Dijon mustard and a drizzle of olive oil. Add the arugula, the walnuts, the rest of the apple slices, the parmesan shavings and the marinated shallots. Season to taste.

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6. Serve the grilled cheese sandwiches with the salad. Bon appétit!