Champaign County-Inspired Apple and Cheddar Grilled Cheese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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A comforting grilled cheese sandwich featuring sharp cheddar and thinly sliced local apples for a sweet and savory twist. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sourdough bread slices, sharp cheddar cheese, sliced, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 sourdough bread slices
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
1 medium apple local Champaign County apple, thinly sliced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp Dijon mustard

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Instructions

Step 1: Lay out 8 slices of sourdough bread on a clean surface. Spread 2 tbsp Dijon mustard evenly on one side of 4 bread slices.
Step 2: Layer 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese slices and a quarter of the thinly sliced medium Champaign County apple evenly over the mustard-spread bread slices.
Step 3: Top each with the remaining 4 bread slices to form sandwiches.
Step 4: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Place two sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and crisp and the cheese has melted, adding 1 tbsp butter before flipping the sandwich.
Step 5: Repeat with remaining sandwiches, adding butter as needed. Serve warm.