RECIPE: Big Apple Grilled Cheese
from TODAY Cafe

Big Apple Grilled Cheese Recipe
Serves 1
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of white bread
- 2 slices of cheddar cheese
- 2 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 slice of pepper jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon roasted plum tomato
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 4 thin slices of Red Delicious apple
Directions:
- Butter two slices of white bread with softened butter
- Remove the core of the apple and cut into 4 wedges
- Thinly slice one wedge of apple and set aside for later
- Place bread butter side down into non-stick fry pan on medium heat
- Begin to build the sandwich by laying the pepper jack and Swiss cheese on one slice
- Allow the cheese to begin to melt from the heat below
- Once the cheese begins to soften, place apples and tomatoes on top of the slice with cheddar
- Using a spatula, flip the side with the pepper jack onto the other side and press for one minute
- Ensure that both sides are golden brown, remove from pan and place onto cutting board
- Cut in half and enjoy the cheesiness!
- Serve with your favorite side of fruit, potato salad, or whatever your heart desires
Roasted Plum Tomato Recipe
Yields approximately two cups
Ingredients:
- 1 plum tomato
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cut one plum tomato into quarters
- Place onto baking tray with parchment paper
- Season with salt and pepper and a teaspoon of olive oil
- Place into oven at 15 minutes
- Remove from oven and allow to cool down
- Once cooled, chop tomatoes to desired size
- Set aside for later when making your sandwich