Warm Quebec Cheese and Bacon Sandwich with Apple-Onion Jam

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

A toasted sandwich layered with smoky bacon, melted Quebec cheese, and a sweet-savory apple-onion jam for a comforting regional twist. This French-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs sourdough bread slices, Quebec cheddar cheese, bacon strips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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.

Ingredients

• 8 sourdough bread slices
• 8 oz, sliced Quebec cheddar cheese
• 8 bacon strips
• 1 medium, peeled, cored, and finely chopped apple
• 1 small, finely chopped yellow onion
• 3 tbsp, divided butter
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp, divided salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add 1 small finely chopped yellow onion and 1 medium finely chopped apple, cooking for 6-7 minutes until soft.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt. Lower heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened into a jam. Remove from heat.
3. Step 3: In another skillet, cook 8 bacon strips over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
4. Step 4: Butter one side of each of the 8 sourdough bread slices with the remaining 2 tbsp butter.
5. Step 5: Assemble 4 sandwiches by layering 2 oz slices of Quebec cheddar cheese, 2 bacon strips, and 2 tbsp of the apple-onion jam between unbuttered sides of bread slices.
6. Step 6: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and place sandwiches buttered-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, then flip carefully and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is toasted.
7. Step 7: Remove sandwiches from pan, let rest 2 minutes, then cut in half and serve warm.