Chef Anthony Hsia’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Autumn Apples

Ingredients

• • 2 thick slices Brioche bread
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, sliced very thin on mandolin
  • 1 McIntosh apple, sliced very thin on mandoline
  • 2 thick slices Gruyere or Swiss Cheese
  • 2 thick slices Fontina
  • Butter

Preparation

Difficulty:

Easy

 

 

1. 1. Lay first slice of bread followed by 1 slice of Gruyere, 1 slice of Fontina,1 slice of Granny Smith, 1 slice of McIntosh, then 1 slice of Gruyere, followed by 1 slice of Fontina, and the last slice of bread. The reason you follow this order is so that you create a ‘pocket’ with the cheeses to hold the slices of apples in place as it melts.
   2. In a heavy skillet, melt a generous portion of butter over medium-low heat, being careful not to brown the butter too much. Add the sandwich, and griddle for 7 minutes. Flip over carefully and continue cooking another 7 minutes. Remove from pan and use a serrated knife to slice in half and enjoy.