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gouda grilled cheese sandwich with two halves on top of each other showing melted cheese and apple slices inside on cutting board
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Gouda Grilled Cheese

This Gouda grilled cheese recipe is rich, melty, and perfectly crisp with a sweet apple twist. Easy gourmet sandwich ready in minutes for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Resting Time1 minute
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 471kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

  • 2 slices sourdough bread or your favorite thick cut bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4-6 slices smoked Gouda or unsmoked is fine, sliced or shredded
  • 1 apple thinly sliced, I used honey crisp

Instructions

  • Place the 2 slices of bread on a cutting board; spread 1 side of each slice with a tablespoon of butter.
  • Heat a dry small nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Place 1 slice of bread, butter side down, in the pan and top with Gouda cheese and then the apple slices.
  • Arrange the second slice of bread, butter side up, on top.
  • Cook the sandwich until golden brown underneath, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich using a flat spatula. Gently press down on the sandwich with that spatula to encourage even browning and help the cheese melt.
  • Cook until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
  • Once golden brown on both sides and the cheese has melted, remove from the heat and serve.

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Notes

  • Flip carefully: prevents ingredients from slipping out
  • Don’t rush cooking: slow cooking yields best results
  • Use medium-low heat: Allows the bread to crisp slowly while the cheese melts fully without burning
  • Butter evenly edge to edge: Ensures a perfectly golden, crispy crust across the whole sandwich
  • Use room temperature butter: Spreads easier and prevents tearing the bread
  • Press lightly with a spatula: Encourages even browning and better cheese melt
  • Choose sturdy bread like sourdough: Holds up well to heat and prevents sogginess
  • Slice apples very thin: Ensures they soften slightly and don’t overpower the sandwich
  • Cover the pan briefly: Traps heat and helps melt the cheese faster
  • Flip only once: Prevents breaking the sandwich and keeps it intact
  • Let it rest for a minute before slicing and serving: Allows the cheese to set slightly for cleaner cuts

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 6mg