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chipotle apple grilled cheese

Chipotle Apple Grilled Cheese

Perfectly balanced between sweet, spicy, smokey and savory, this chipotle apple grilled cheese sandwich is my new favorite fall lunch.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 1 sandwich

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 tsp chipotles in adobo, blended until smooth, or chipotle sauce
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise or softened butter
  • 2 slices thick cut sourdough bread
  • 2-3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/4 of an apple, sliced thinly
  • butter for the pan

Instructions
 

  • If using a can of chipotles in adobo, blend in blender until smooth. Mix 1-2 teaspoons of chipotle sauce with mayonnaise or softened butter (whichever is your preferance for making grilled cheese), depending on the spice level you want.
  • Heat a skilled over medium heat and add a bit of butter.
  • Assemble the sandwich. Smear the both slices of bread with the chipotle mayo or chipotle butter. Then on the non spread side, layer cheese, apple slices and more cheese, and top with the other slice of bread, mayo or butter side out.
  • Toast you sandiwch the the skillet until browned and cheese is melted, flipping halway through, 4-5 minutes per side.