This Havarti Grilled cheese sandwich is a perfect option for lunch on the go or when short on time. Using simple flavorful ingredients and delicious apples in season makes this sandwich truly a showstopper.
This Havarti cheese sandwich is made in only 15 minutes.
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Key Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
Cheese. To save time buy pre-sliced Havarti cheese.
Bread. Sourdough or multi-grain would be the best options.
Mustard. I like to use Dijon mustard or if you really want to spice it up, you can use Horseradish mustard.
Mayo. I am using it only on one side.
Apple. Honeycrisp or Fuji apple.
Spinach. You’ll need several leaves only.
Softened butter. To butter the sides before grilling.
How to Make Havarti Grilled Cheese
Step 1. Gather the ingredients. Slice apple and cheese—spread mustard on the side of each slice of bread. Top with spinach, add apples and cheese. Cover with the second slice of bread.
Step 2. Butter each side of the sandwich with soft butter. Preheat cast iron pan on medium to low heat.
Step 3. Grill on both sides slows till cheese starts melting. If you have a second cast-iron skillet or press to add on top this would yield the best results. Slice and enjoy!
Tips for Perfect Grilled Cheese
Use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet and softened butter for the bread.
Butter the sides and always use low-medium heat to grill the sandwich.
For best results, placed a heavy panini press on top of the sandwich. I used a second cast-iron skillet.
Use a serrated knife to slice the sandwich in half.
Variations. To change up the flavor of this sandwich, try this recipe with different apples and cheeses varieties, use arugula instead of spinach, jam instead of mustard, add some protein ham or bacon.
FAQs
Best Bread For Grilled Cheese?
Sourdough, multi-grain, rye bread would work the best to make grilled cheese.
What Does Havarti Cheese Taste Like?
Havarti cheese combines sweet and sour notes. It has a slightly springy texture and in general considered mild-flavored cheese.
This Havarti Grilled cheese sandwich is a perfect option for lunch on the go or when short on time. Using simple flavorful ingredients and delicious apples in season makes this sandwich truly a showstopper.
Gather the ingredients. Slice apple and cheese—spread mustard on one side of bread and mayo on another slice. Top slice of the bread with two pieces of cheese, spinach, add apple slices and cheese. Cover with the second slice of bread.
Butter each side of the sandwich. Preheat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or griddle on medium-low heat.
Place sandwich on the preheated skillet and grill sandwich on both sides slow till cheese starts melting. The process should take about 3 minutes per side. Flip over using a large spatula. Use a knife to cut in half and serve.
Notes
Use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet and softened butter for the bread.Butter the sides and always use low-medium heat to grill the sandwich.For best results, placed a heavy press on top of the sandwich. I used a second cast-iron skillet.Use a serrated knife to slice the sandwich in half.Variations. To change up the flavor of this sandwich, try this recipe with different apples and cheeses varieties, use arugula instead of spinach, jam instead of mustard, add some protein ham or bacon.
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