
Apple & Cheddar Melt
Apple & Cheddar Melt · ready in 18 min · 2 servings · 603 kcal per serving · easy · 5 ingredients
A cozy American skillet melt where crisp apple brings gentle sweetness to rich sharp cheddar on tangy sourdough.
- Prep
- 8 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 18 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 603
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 160 gSourdough, cut into 4 slices
- 120 gSharp cheddar, thinly sliced
- 120 gApple, thinly sliced
- 28 gButter, softened
- 14 gHoney
Equipment
stovetop, skillet, knife, cutting board, spatula, measuring spoon, butter knife
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients
Gather sourdough, cheddar, apple, butter, honey, a skillet, knife, board, spatula, and measuring spoon. · 3 min
What to look for: All ingredients and tools are ready on the work surface.
- Build Sandwiches
Spread butter on the outside of each sourdough slice, then layer cheddar, apple, and honey inside 2 sandwiches. · 5 min
What to look for: Butter coats the outer bread and the filling sits in even layers.
- Heat Skillet
Heat a skillet over medium low heat until a drop of water sizzles gently, then place the sandwiches in the pan. · 2 min
What to look for: The skillet is hot but not smoking.
- Cook First Side
Cook the sandwiches gently, pressing with a spatula, until the lower bread is deep golden and the cheddar begins to soften. · 4 min
What to look for: The bottom is evenly browned and cheese looks glossy at the edges.
- Flip And Melt
Flip the sandwiches, lower the heat if needed, and cook until the second side is golden and the cheddar is fully melted. · 4 min
What to look for: Both sides are crisp and the filling is molten.
- Rest And Serve
Transfer the melts to a board, rest for 1 minute, cut in half, and serve while the cheddar is molten and glossy. · 1 min
What to look for: Cheese stretches slightly when the melt is cut.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 603 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57 g |
| of which sugars | 15 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| of which saturated | 20 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| Sodium | 815 mg |
Nutri-ScoreD
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
- Warm in a covered skillet over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the cheese softens.
Ingredient substitutions
Butter
- Mayonnaise: Spread a thin layer outside the bread for even browning.
Honey
- Mustard: Use only a small smear if you prefer tang over sweetness.







