Grilled Cheese with Bacon, Apple, and Sprouts

Name: Grilled Cheese with Bacon, Apple, and Sprouts
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices extra-sharp cheddar cheese; 2 slices rye or sourdough bread; 2 strips bacon, cooked; 3 thin slices Granny Smith apple; 1/2 cup assorted sprouts, such as radish or adzuki; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, divided

Recipe photo courtesy of Jen Causey

There's nothing like a grilled-cheese-and-bacon sandwich. When you add slices of crisp apple and fresh-tasting sprouts to balance the richness, why, you have yourself a new instant classic.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, January 2013

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Ingredients

2 slices extra-sharp cheddar cheese
2 slices rye or sourdough bread
2 strips bacon, cooked
3 thin slices Granny Smith apple
1/2 cup assorted sprouts, such as radish or adzuki
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, divided

Directions

1. Place 1 slice of cheese on 1 slice of bread. Layer bacon, apple, sprouts, and remaining slices of cheese and bread on top.
2. Spread half the butter on top of sandwich. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat, and place sandwich, butter side down, in skillet.
3. Spread remaining butter on top of sandwich. Cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown, flipping once, about 12 minutes.

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revivify3hotma

31 OCT, 2015

I used Turkey bacon instead of the regular bacon. This was an easy recipe and tasted fabulous. I will be making this with some of my soups that I also make from scratch. Thank you. Chef Tena
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