Apple & Cheddar Melt

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

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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)

kcal603
Protein22 g
Carbohydrates57 g
of which sugars15 g
Fat32 g
of which saturated20 g
Fibre4 g
Sodium815 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.

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