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Hot Honey Apple Cheddar Beef Bacon Grilled Cheese

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A comforting grilled cheese sandwich elevated with sweet heat from hot honey, crisp beef bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and tart Granny Smith apples.

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): Combine honey, red pepper flakes, and optional apple cider vinegar in a saucepan. Heat on low for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Cook Beef Bacon: Cook beef bacon until crispy. Drain and break into pieces.
  3. Prepare Apple and Cheese: Slice apple and cheddar cheese.
  4. Assemble Sandwiches: Butter one side of bread and layer cheese, apple slices, and bacon. Drizzle hot honey, top with remaining cheese and bread.
  5. Grill Sandwiches: Cook in a skillet on medium-low heat until golden-brown and cheese melts.
  6. Finish and Serve: Let rest, slice, and serve with optional sea salt or extra hot honey.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and avoid cross-contamination.

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