Pepper Cheese Apple Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Pepper Cheese and Apples - quick crispy and chewy, cheesy appetizers filled with spicy cheese and apple slices.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French Baguette 1/4 inch thick slices (about 48 slices)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise divided
- 1 pound pepper jack cheese sliced and divided into 24
- 1 pound gruyere sliced and divided into 24
- 1/4 cup honey mustard sauce
- 2 large apples cored, cut into 12 wedges each
- 1/3 cup honey for serving optional
Instructions
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, lay out 24 slices of bread. Using a knife, divide 1/4 cup of mayonnaise. spreading in a thin layer, over one side of each bread and place bread mayonnaise side down on baking sheet.
- Add a slice of pepper jack and a slice of gruyere to each bread slice, then an apple wedge.
- Spread a thin layer of honey mustard on one side of each of the remaining 24 slices, then place each slice honey mustard side down on top of the apple wedges, making a little sandwich.
- Spread the remaining half of the mayonnaise in a thin layer on the top side of each sandwich. Both outer sides of each sandwich should be spread with mayonnaise.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Working in batches, add the mini sandwiches and cook until lightly brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Using a spatula, turn the sandwiches over and continue cooking until both sides are golden and the cheese is melted, another 3 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
- Serve with Honey for dipping.
Chef Tips
I used Granny Smith apples for this recipe.
Save your fingers - ask the bakery to cut the bread into thin slices for you.
Equipment Used
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Pepper Cheese Apple Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Serving Size
1 sandwich
Amount per Serving
Calories
224
% Daily Value*
Fat
15.72
g
24
%
Saturated Fat
7.82
g
49
%
Cholesterol
39.57
mg
13
%
Sodium
271.45
mg
12
%
Potassium
61.96
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
9.04
g
3
%
Fiber
0.73
g
3
%
Sugar
2.78
g
3
%
Protein
11.27
g
23
%
Vitamin A
337.58
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
0.85
mg
1
%
Calcium
341.31
mg
34
%
Iron
0.51
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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