Caramel Apple Mini Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)
Irresistible mini bites with caramel, cheese and apples; crisped to golden perfection and ideal for any celebration.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 8 slices soft white bread or brioche, crusts removed
→ Cheese
02 - 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
→ Apples
03 - 1 medium tart apple (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
→ Caramel
04 - 3 tablespoons thick caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
→ Butter
05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Arrange bread slices on a work surface and evenly spread one side of each with softened butter using a butter knife.
02 - Place half the bread slices butter-side down. Top each with cheddar cheese slices, a few thin apple slices, and drizzle approximately 1/2 teaspoon caramel sauce over the apples.
03 - Cover with the remaining bread slices, placing them butter-side up, to create closed sandwiches.
04 - Using a small knife or biscuit cutter, slice each sandwich into four bite-sized pieces.
05 - Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sandwich pieces and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden and the cheese has melted.
06 - Serve the bites warm. Optionally, drizzle with additional caramel sauce if desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Easy to prepare in under half an hour using simple kitchen tools
- Marries sweet apples and tangy cheese for that craveable sweet-savory contrast
- Perfect party food that holds up well on a platter and brings guests back for seconds
02 -
- High in contrasting flavors sweet crisp tangy and savory
- Best enjoyed fresh while the cheese is gooey and the bread is crisp
- Easily adaptable with different cheese or fruit
03 -
- Resist the urge to crank up the heat Lower heat prevents burning before the cheese melts
- Spread butter to the very edge of the bread for even browning and extra flavor
- Slice apples paper thin so they warm through completely