Adult Grilled Cheese

Take grilled cheese to the next level with this sweet and savory twist on a classic comfort food. Raven’s Nest Apple Butter  pairs beautifully with sharp cheddar, creamy blue cheese, crisp apple slices, and smoky bacon, all layered between buttery, golden sourdough bread.

Every bite delivers the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, smoky, and savory flavors. Whether you're making an elevated lunch, a cozy fall meal, or an easy dinner with a gourmet touch, this apple butter grilled cheese is anything but ordinary.

Recipe Details

• Yield: 2 sandwiches
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
• Total Time: Approximately 20 minutes
• Flavor Profile: Sweet apple, sharp cheddar, tangy blue cheese, and smoky bacon

Ingredients

• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1–1½ oz blue cheese, crumbled
• 3–4 tablespoons Raven’s Nest Apple Butter 
• ½ crisp apple, thinly sliced
• 4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
• 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients

Cook the bacon until crisp and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Grate the cheddar, crumble the blue cheese, and thinly slice the apple.

2. Assemble the Sandwiches

Spread a generous layer of Raven’s Nest Apple Butter  on the inside of two slices of sourdough bread. Divide the grated cheddar between the sandwiches, then add the crumbled blue cheese, thin apple slices, and crispy bacon. Top each with the remaining bread slices.

3. Butter the Bread

Spread softened butter evenly over the outside of each sandwich to help create a golden, crispy crust.

4. Grill Until Golden

Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sandwiches and cook for approximately 4–5 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as needed, until the bread is deeply golden and the cheese has melted. If needed, cover the skillet briefly to help the cheese melt without burning the bread.

5. Slice and Serve

Let the sandwiches rest for about one minute before slicing. Serve warm while the cheese is gooey and the sourdough is perfectly crisp.

Perfect For

• Cozy fall and winter lunches
• Easy gourmet dinners
• Comfort food with a seasonal twist
• Casual entertaining and weekend gatherings
• Apple butter lovers looking for a savory recipe