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Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This gourmet grilled cheese sandwich combines the rich flavors of camembert and sharp cheddar with fresh thyme and apple for a delightful twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 4 slices fresh sourdough bread
For the Cheese
  • 6 slices camembert cheese enough to cover 2 slices of bread
  • 6 slices sharp, aged cheddar enough to cover 2 slices of bread
For the Flavoring
  • 4 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 whole lemon, zested
  • ½ whole apple, sliced I used honeycrisp
  • to taste fresh ground pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat the skillet over medium heat.
  2. Layer camembert and cheddar cheese between two slices of sourdough bread. Add thyme, lemon zest, and apple slices. Season with fresh ground pepper.
  3. Grill the sandwich in the skillet until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes per side.
  4. Remove from skillet, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

You can experiment with different types of cheese and add extras like caramelized onions or bacon for more flavor.