Apple Butter & Sharp Cheddar Grilled Cheese

This Apple Butter & Sharp Cheddar Grilled Cheese is extra awesome. The hint of sweetness is the perfect compliment for the sharp cheddar. It’s so easy to make, you’ll want one every day.

Do you ever have one of those days where you just seem to be spinning your wheels and getting absolutely nowhere? Constantly doing, constantly giving, with nothing to show for it. It can feel so frustrating.

My mantra for this moon cycle is “growth is inevitable.” The tallest tree stays in exactly the same spot it’s whole life, but it’s still always growing. One eight hour work shift that seems to lack progress does not mean that my life has stopped completely. I’m still growing. But I’m also still pretty tired when I get home.

We take the easy way out when it comes to dinner in this house all the time, especially on a busy weeknight. A grilled cheese and some store-bought, even canned soup, can feel so comforting at the end of a stressful day. And when the grilled cheese is as awesome as this Apple Butter & Sharp Cheddar Grilled cheese, it’s even better.

I love the contrast of the deeply savoury sharp cheddar with the sweet and subtle spice of the apple butter. Store-bought is 100% fine. In fact, I’d use it if I could get it. But if you want to make your own, this apple butter recipe is really simple. Feel free to compliment the sharp cheddar with a more melty cheese like provolone, or even shredded mozzarella. It’s all about the texture.

How to make Apple Butter & Sharp Cheddar Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese is not rocket science, but in case you’ve never made on before, here’s what you’ll do. Spread two pieces of bread with a thin layer of apple butter. Add your cheese or cheeses. They can be sliced or shredded. Whatever ya got. Put the lid on. You know, like a sandwich.

Some people like to put the butter in the pan. Some people like to use mayo instead. The way I’ve always made grilled cheese is to spread softened butter on the outside of the top piece of bread. Make sure you get it right to the edge. Then put the butter side down in a preheated skillet over medium heat. While the first side is cooking, spread more butter on the piece of bread that’s now at the top. Once the first side is golden and crisp, give it a flip. Cook until perfectly crunchy. Slice your sandwich in half, and enjoy the perfect first crunchy bite.

Whatever the day brings, we can face it. I mean, we’re too awesome for anything less. Make yourself an Apple Butter & Sharp Cheddar Grilled Cheese and just take it easy. It’s all uphill from here.

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