Bacon, Brie, and Apple Grilled Cheese

This easy grilled cheese recipe is perfect for fall!

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. bacon, cooked until crispy
• 8 slices crusty bread (we like using our crusty artisan bread or a nice sourdough!)
• 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 4 slices sharp white cheddar cheese
• 4 thick slices brie
• 1 apple, sliced (we like a tart variety like Granny Smith, but use whatever you like to eat!)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Generously butter one side of each bread slice, then place half of the bread slices butter-side down in a large skillet (reserve the other half of your bread slices for the top of your sandwiches!) You may have to work in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
2. 2Lay a piece of white cheddar cheese on each slice of bread, followed by 3-4 apple slices, a few pieces of crispy bacon and a slice of brie (note: it may help to tear the cheeses into small pieces so you can spread them across the surface of the entire sandwich). Top with the last four pieces of bread, buttered side up, to form your sandwiches.
3. 3Turn the heat to medium.
4. 4Keep an eye on the sandwiches as they cook. When the bottom piece of bread has browned up nicely (about 5-7 minutes, depending on how hot your pan is – I like to keep mine on medium-low so the cheese melts slowly and evenly) flip the sandwich to toast the other side of the bread.
5. 5Remove grilled cheeses from the pan, slice in half, and serve immediately.