Spicy Cheddar-Apple-Bacon Grilled Cheese

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 8 slices center-cut bacon
  • 1/4 cup pepper jelly
  • 8 slices multigrain bread
  • 8 slices Cheddar
  • 1 cup fresh baby arugula
  • 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 tbsp. light butter, divided

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon, and let drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet clean.

  2. Spread pepper jelly onto one side of half of bread slices; top with cheese, bacon, arugula, apple, pepper, and remaining bread slices.

  3. In same skillet, melt 2 tbsp. butter over medium heat. Add 2 sandwiches; cook until cheese is melted and bread is toasted, 3-4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining 2 tbsp. butter and sandwiches. Serve immediately.

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