Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is leaner, while ham is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a natural sweetener, while sugar is a common pantry item.

Preheat the griddle to about 275-300°F.

Prepare 3 slices of bacon for each sandwich, using center cut bacon.

Cook bacon in a skillet on the stovetop or any preferred method.

Peel the honey crisp apple and thinly slice it.

Butter the back side of each slice of bread.

Flip the bread and spread a light layer of mayonnaise on the other side.

Layer sharp cheddar cheese on all four slices of bread.

Cover the bread with apple slices, using full slices and half slices to fill gaps.

Add 3 pieces of bacon per sandwich, placing 2 on one side and 1 on the other.

Top with another piece of cheese before moving to the griddle.

Place the sandwiches open-faced on the griddle, covering with a 9x13 cake tin to trap steam.

Cook until the cheese looks melted and the bread is colored, then flip the sandwiches.

Leave on the griddle for 2 minutes on each side before removing and serving.

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