Apple and Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese
 
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I love this fall version of a grilled cheese with a side salad or soup for lunch or dinner. It's great dipped in balsamic too!
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • ½ pound brussels sprouts (or ~2 per sandwich), thinly sliced or shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces gouda
  • 1 small apple, halved and thinly sliced
  • 4 crusty rolls or baguette, halved length-wise
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the brussels sprouts and saute for ~5 minutes, or until tender.
  2. Arrange the gouda, apple slices, and brussels sprouts on the rolls (I usually add another layer of gouda on top to "glue" it together).
  3. Cook the sandwiches in a panini press for 3-5 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
Notes
While trying to make this panini, I realized that I must have somehow lost my panini press in our last move. I ended up using a grill pan with a small, heavy pot on top to press it - so have no fear! There are still ways to make it even if you don't have a panini press!
Recipe by thyme & toast at https://thymeandtoast.com/apple-and-brussels-grilled-cheese/