Apple-White Cheddar Grilled Cheese

Name: Apple-White Cheddar Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 4 slices whole wheat cinnamon-raisin bread; 4 slices sharp white cheddar cheese (3 ounces); 1 small apple, thinly sliced; 1 thin slice red onion, separated into rings; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional; 1 tablespoon butter, softened

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 2 servings.

On rainy days when we need comfort food in a hurry, I toast sandwiches of cinnamon-raisin bread with white cheddar, apple and red onion. They also are totally tasty made with vegan cheese and olive oil instead of butter! —Kathy Patalsky, New York, New York

Ingredients

4 slices whole wheat cinnamon-raisin bread
4 slices sharp white cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
1 small apple, thinly sliced
1 thin slice red onion, separated into rings
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Directions

1. Layer each of 2 bread slices with 1 slice cheese. Top with apple and onion. If desired, sprinkle with pepper flakes. Top with the remaining cheese and bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
2. In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium-low heat 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 456 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein.

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