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Hot Honey Apple Cheddar Beef Bacon Grilled Cheese

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A gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese with sharp cheddar, tart apples, and crispy beef bacon, drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices artisan bread (sourdough recommended)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 slices thick-cut beef bacon
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated or thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Honey
  • Pinch flaky sea salt (optional)
  • ½ cup honey (if making hot honey from scratch)
  • 1–2 tablespoons red pepper flakes (if making hot honey from scratch)
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional, if making hot honey from scratch)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Hot Honey (Optional): In a small saucepan, combine honey, red pepper flakes, and optional apple cider vinegar. Heat over low for 5-7 minutes. Remove and let steep.
  2. Cook Beef Bacon: Cook beef bacon until crispy, about 8-12 minutes on the stovetop or 15-20 minutes in the oven. Drain and break into pieces.
  3. Prepare Apple and Cheese: Thinly slice the Granny Smith apple and grate the cheddar cheese.
  4. Assemble Sandwiches: Butter all bread slices. Layer cheese, apple slices, bacon, hot honey, and top with remaining cheese and buttered bread.
  5. Grill Sandwiches: Cook sandwiches butter-side down over medium-low heat for 4-6 minutes per side until golden-brown.
  6. Finish and Serve: Let sandwiches rest, cut in halves, sprinkle with sea salt or drizzle with hot honey, and serve warm.

Notes

For a gourmet twist, add fresh arugula or switch apples for pears. Use thick-cut beef bacon for extra crunch.

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