Apple Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwich

POSTED IN : Recipe Sunday
FILED UNDER :

I have to warn you about this recipe. When you’re making it, you may randomly burst into an Italian accent with, “Dis sandwich is a-so GOU-da!”

Just sayin’.

My good friend Courtney sent me this recipe saying that her husband thinks it’s the best lunch ever. And it’s also the easiest lunch ever, so it’s basically a win-win on the kitchen goddess front. If you’re a fan of Gouda cheese, then this little piece of sandwich heaven will make your week.

grilled cheese recipe, easy grilled cheese sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, fast lunch recipe, easy lunch recipe, sandwich recipe, grilled cheese with gouda, grilled cheese sandwich with apples and gouda

Just start with your bread of choice – I got a rye bread that the guy at the bakery said was their most popular seller. Since I’m totally one of those shameless follow-the-crowd kind of people, it was right up my alley.

grilled cheese recipe, easy grilled cheese sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, fast lunch recipe, easy lunch recipe, sandwich recipe, grilled cheese with gouda, grilled cheese sandwich with apples and gouda

Then you’ll need a yummy Gouda cheese. Courtney suggested smoked Gouda, so again, I just followed the crowd.

grilled cheese recipe, easy grilled cheese sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, fast lunch recipe, easy lunch recipe, sandwich recipe, grilled cheese with gouda, grilled cheese sandwich with apples and gouda

Turn on your griddle to get it nice and hot before putting everything together.

grilled cheese recipe, easy grilled cheese sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, fast lunch recipe, easy lunch recipe, sandwich recipe, grilled cheese with gouda, grilled cheese sandwich with apples and gouda

Slice up the Gouda cheese.

grilled cheese recipe, easy grilled cheese sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, fast lunch recipe, easy lunch recipe, sandwich recipe, grilled cheese with gouda, grilled cheese sandwich with apples and gouda

And slice up a crisp flavorful apple like Fuji or Honeycrisp.

grilled cheese recipe, easy grilled cheese sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, fast lunch recipe, easy lunch recipe, sandwich recipe, grilled cheese with gouda, grilled cheese sandwich with apples and gouda

Slather your bread with some butter.

grilled cheese recipe, easy grilled cheese sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, fast lunch recipe, easy lunch recipe, sandwich recipe, grilled cheese with gouda, grilled cheese sandwich with apples and gouda

Stack your thin slices of apple and Gouda on top of each other.

grilled cheese recipe, easy grilled cheese sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, fast lunch recipe, easy lunch recipe, sandwich recipe, grilled cheese with gouda, grilled cheese sandwich with apples and gouda
grilled cheese recipe, easy grilled cheese sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, fast lunch recipe, easy lunch recipe, sandwich recipe, grilled cheese with gouda, grilled cheese sandwich with apples and gouda

Then make sure your griddle is ready. Apparently, if you drop a bit of butter on the griddle and it looks like this, then it’s ready.
grilled cheese recipe, easy grilled cheese sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, fast lunch recipe, easy lunch recipe, sandwich recipe, grilled cheese with gouda, grilled cheese sandwich with apples and gouda
grilled cheese recipe, easy grilled cheese sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, fast lunch recipe, easy lunch recipe, sandwich recipe, grilled cheese with gouda, grilled cheese sandwich with apples and gouda

Brown both sides of the sandwich until the cheese is melted and creamy.

grilled cheese recipe, easy grilled cheese sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, fast lunch recipe, easy lunch recipe, sandwich recipe, grilled cheese with gouda, grilled cheese sandwich with apples and gouda
grilled cheese recipe, easy grilled cheese sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, fast lunch recipe, easy lunch recipe, sandwich recipe, grilled cheese with gouda, grilled cheese sandwich with apples and gouda
grilled cheese recipe, easy grilled cheese sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, fast lunch recipe, easy lunch recipe, sandwich recipe, grilled cheese with gouda, grilled cheese sandwich with apples and gouda

This sandwich is such a yummy summer treat! It makes me feel so much fancier than the regular cheddar variety of grilled cheese.

grilled cheese recipe, easy grilled cheese sandwich, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, fast lunch recipe, easy lunch recipe, sandwich recipe, grilled cheese with gouda, grilled cheese sandwich with apples and gouda

Enjoy!

Apple Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  • Sliced bread of choice
  • Thinly sliced crisp apple (Fuji, Honeycrisp, etc.)
  • Gouda cheese slices
  • Butter
  1. Melt some butter in a cast iron skillet.
  2. Make up a sandwich with your desired amount/ratio of Gouda cheese and apples.
  3. Grill for crunchy gooey deliciousness!
Hugs,
Erin

 

 

Welcome! We’re Jeff & Erin.

It’s our job to help you slow down and experience every moment of your wedding day – because we believe that it should be savored from top to bottom.

We’re Jeff & Erin Youngren, a hubby & wifey wedding photography team that believes timeless trumps trendy, life is best done together, and tears, hugs, & high fives should never be held back.

We consider our couples part of our family – and we cannot wait to meet you!

Start Here

Search

About Us

We're Jeff & Erin

We’re Jeff and Erin Youngren, and we believe running a business should be life-giving (not soul-sucking). So we’re passionate about teaching other photographers to run life-giving businesses and book clients they absolutely love.  

For 15 years, we’ve photographed weddings all over the world as a hubby & wifey team, but we’ve also grown a multi-brand photography studio in San Diego, CA. 

New Here? Start with these posts!

Weddings Resort

Estancia La Jolla Wedding | Tom and Stacee

This, my friends, was a JOYFUL wedding day from top to bottom! In fact, that’s one of the things Stacee can’t get enough of with Tom - his ability to make her laugh, no matter what the situation is. Tom and Stacee’s wedding at Estancia La Jolla was everything we...

Read More

Weddings Resort

Rancho Valencia Wedding | Dan and Jen

A magical ceremony dripping in romantic florals and covered in twinkling lights… followed by the most rockin’ New Year’s Eve dance party ever?! Oh yes, that’s the type of party a Youngren loooooves. #signmeup We’ve been eagerly anticipating Dan and Jen’s New Year’s...

Read More