How to Make the BEST Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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TO CARAMELIZE THE ONIONS

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MELT BUTTER

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ADD THE ONIONS

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COOK

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ADD THE SALT

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CONTINUE COOKING

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STIR

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REMOVE

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SLICE APPLES

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COOK THE BACON

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DRAIN

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ASSEMBLE

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LAYER

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TOP

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COOK

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FLIP

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SERVE

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how to make

Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich

TO CARAMELIZE THE ONIONS

Slice the onion thinly (about ⅛ inch).

MELT BUTTER

Add butter or oil to a pot over medium-low heat.

ADD THE ONIONS

Once melted, add the sliced onions.

COOK

Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often.

ADD THE SALT

Then, stir in the salt. Reduce the heat to low.

CONTINUE COOKING

Let the onions continue cooking over low heat for roughly 45 to 50 minutes.

STIR

Stir only every 5 to 10 minutes. You want the onions to develop color evenly and not burn, but you don’t want to disturb them often or else they won’t caramelize!

REMOVE

When very dark brown and sweet in flavor, remove from heat.

SLICE APPLES

Cut the apple into thin slices, discarding the core and stem.

COOK THE BACON

Cook the bacon strips until crispy.

DRAIN

Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain the grease while you begin sandwich assembly.

ASSEMBLE

Butter one side of each of the bread slices.

LAYER

On the side without the butter, layer the onions, bacon, apple slices, and cheddar cheese.

TOP

Top with another slice of bread, leaving the buttered side on the exterior.

COOK

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the sandwiches, cooking until the side facing down is crispy and golden.

FLIP

Then, flip and repeat with other side, cooking until the bread is crispy and golden and the cheese is melted.

SERVE

Serve immediately.

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