Do you have "the cheese fits" right now? Then do I have a great solution for you. Who doesn't love grilled cheese sandwiches...? I don't think I've known of anyone saying they didn't like them. What I am about to suggest is going to blow your mind... Smoked Gouda Cheese grilled with Apples and Bacon sandwich. This sandwich takes grilled sandwiches to an all new level of grilled gourmet. Now you might be thinking, "Ew, apples! Are you serious?" I am serious and honestly this is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had.
First, let me just say it, I am a cheese snob. I was really impressed by this cheese, though. My brother came home with it one night and I was a little skeptical about it as he handed me a piece. I smelled it and was pleasantly surprised by its sweet smoky odor. Upon eating it, I found it to be one of the best cheeses I've ever had. The brand of the cheese is Red Apple Cheese and the type is All Natural Gouda Cheese: Smoked with Apple & Hardwood. It is, of course, crafted in Wisconsin and my brother found it at our local Meijer. It's a nice round block of cheese and also tasted great by itself. However, I am hoping to try it with grapes one of these days.
The bacon and apples can be any kind you want them to be. I used bacon that has no nitrites and nitrates in it. (The brand is Hormel for those who might want to know.) I also used Granny Smith organicapples. The bread depends on if your gluten-free or not. I used Udi's gluten-free bread which is a rare treat for us as it is still made with starches like rice flour, etc.. This is a simple recipe and very easy to make.
Let's Get Cooking!
Ingredients
1 package bacon, cooked and cut in half. (You will have bacon left over, but that can depends on how many sandwiches you make or how much bacon you want on your sandwich)
1 to 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced. (Again, do however much you want. This recipe is very versatile.)
1 package smoked Gouda cheese, thin slices. (However much you want. Do you like cheese oozing out..?)
A loaf of bread.
To ensemble:
Butter one side of each of your pieces of bread. Place slices of cheese on one unbuttered side. Layer with bacon and then apple slices. Put more cheese on top and then the other unbuttered piece of bread.
Carefully transfer to already hot skillet. Cook until cheese is melting\melted and the bread is golden brown.
(Don't forget to cut it into triangles. Because, everyone knows they taste better.)
See how easy that was? If you try this sandwich you won't regret it.
And, as I always love to say... Enjoy!
As an added bonus here is a Cheese Doritos commercial.
