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Fuji Apple and Bacon Grilled Cheese
Yield: 16 Servings (1 Sandwich )
Yield: 16 Servings (1 Sandwich )
This grown-up grilled cheese will Blow. Your. Mind. Sharp white cheddar, crispy bacon, red onion, fresh arugula, and flame-roasted Fuji apple slices on scratch-baked artisanal bread—grilled to buttery perfection on a panini press.
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Simplot RoastWorks®: RTE Flame-Roasted Fuji Apples 6/2.5lb | 40 oz. | 1 bag |
| Artisanal bread, sliced | 32 slices | |
| Butter, softened | 8 oz. | |
| Sharp white cheddar cheese, sliced | 32 slices | |
| Bacon slices, cooked | 32 slices | |
| Red onion, thinly sliced, sautéed | 24 oz. | |
| Arugula | 4 cups |
Preparation Instructions:
- Step 1
- Prepare apples according to package instructions.
- Step 2
- For each sandwich; butter one side each of two slices of bread and place buttered side down in a skillet over medium heat. Top with 2 slices of cheese, 2 slices of bacon and 1/2 cup of the apples. Cook until bread is golden brown and toasted. Remove from pan and place on a cutting board, top with 1-1/2 oz. onion and a 1/4 cup of arugula. Place other slice of grilled bread on top, cut in half. Serve.
