Calling all bacon lovers! This Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich combines crisp apple, smoky bacon, melty cheese and a touch of honey for an irresistible sweet-and-smoky bite. Simple to make and ready in about 20 minutes.
Bacon plus cheese equals pure comfort. This Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese delivers bright apple slices, crisp bacon, honey, herbs and two melting cheeses for bold flavor and texture. It’s a quick lunch or dinner option both kids and adults will enjoy.
The sandwich comes together in about 20 minutes using fewer than 10 common ingredients. It’s an easy, satisfying recipe to pull together on busy evenings or when you want something cozy without fuss.
Ingredient Notes
Bread: A thick, crusty loaf like French bread works best—it toasts well and holds up to the fillings. Standard sandwich bread will work but may be messier to eat.
Cheese: This version uses mozzarella and Havarti for creamy melt and mild flavor. Brie or Gouda are also excellent if you want a bolder cheese note.
Apple: A small Gala was used here for its sweetness and crisp texture. Honeycrisp, Granny Smith or Fuji are all good alternatives depending on whether you prefer tart or sweet.
Why You Will LOVE This Sandwich!
Under 10 Ingredients Needed
Quick & Easy: Ready in About 20 Minutes
Crowd Pleaser: A familiar favorite elevated with apple, honey and herbs
Instructions
- Slice the crusty bread into four pieces about ¾–1 inch thick. Spread softened butter on one side of each slice, then sprinkle with a pinch of dried thyme, rosemary and sea salt.
- Turn the slices over. Arrange sliced mozzarella on two of the slices and Havarti on the other two to form the cheese layers.
- Top the mozzarella slices with cooked bacon (about 1–3 strips per sandwich, depending on bread size and preference).
- Thinly slice half of a small apple (use a paring knife or mandoline) and layer the slices on the opposite bread that will contact the bacon.
- Drizzle a little honey over the apples and bacon, then bring the two halves together to form each sandwich.
- Heat a greased skillet over low heat. Add the sandwiches and cook about 5 minutes per side on low, then increase the heat briefly at the end to crisp the bread. If the cheese needs extra melting, raise the heat slowly and watch closely until melted.
- Remove from the skillet, slice, serve with extra honey if desired and enjoy.
Leftover Storage Instructions
Wrap leftover sandwiches tightly in foil and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven (still wrapped) at 300°F for 10–15 minutes until warmed and the cheese has re-melted.
FAQs
Creamy, mild cheeses that melt well are ideal. Mozzarella and Havarti are used here, but Monterey Jack, white cheddar, Brie or Gouda are all great options depending on your flavor preference.
Many things work well: bacon, apples and honey in this recipe, or try avocado, tomato, peppers, mushrooms, pears or spinach. Stick to 2–3 add-ins so the sandwich remains manageable.
Sides like chips, a simple salad, fruit, raw vegetables or roasted vegetables pair nicely with grilled cheese.
Pro Tips
Slice Thin:
Slice apples thinly (about 1/8–1/4 inch) so they layer neatly and are less likely to slide out. A mandoline or sharp paring knife works well.
Start Low:
Cook the sandwiches on low heat first so the cheese melts before the crust browns. Finish with a short burst of medium heat to crisp the exterior.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
A mandoline speeds apple prep and yields even slices. Cast iron, stainless steel or ceramic skillets create a crisp crust; nonstick also works if preferred.
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Happy Eating!
Bacon Grilled Cheese with Apple Recipe
Caitlyn Erhardt
Ingredients
- 4 Slices Thick crusty bread (French bread recommended)
- 2 tablespoon Butter, softened
- ⅛ teaspoon Dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon Dried rosemary
- ⅛ teaspoon Sea salt
- ½ small Apple (Gala, Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 4 strips Bacon, cooked
- 3 oz Mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 slices Havarti cheese
Instructions
- Combine thyme, rosemary and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice and sprinkle the herb-salt mix over the buttered sides.
- Flip slices and add mozzarella to two slices and Havarti to the other two.
- Top the mozzarella slices with cooked bacon (about two slices each or to taste).
- Thinly slice half a small apple (about 1/8–1/4 inch) and layer the slices on the opposing bread halves.
- Drizzle honey over the bacon and apple, then assemble each sandwich.
- Cook sandwiches in a greased skillet over low heat about 5 minutes per side, finishing with a short increase in heat to crisp the bread and ensure the cheese is melted. Remove, slice and serve.
Notes
Side Ideas: Try chips, a green salad, fruit, carrot sticks, celery or roasted vegetables alongside the sandwiches.
Nutrition
Calories: 663 kcal
Carbohydrates: 45.8 g
Protein: 32.1 g
Fat: 39.7 g