Fuji Apple and Bacon Grilled Cheese

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Yield: 16 Servings (1 Sandwich)

Yield: 16 Servings (1 Sandwich)

This grown-up grilled cheese will Blow. Your. Mind. Sharp white cheddar, crispy bacon, red onion, fresh arugula, and flame-roasted Fuji apple slices on scratch-baked artisanal bread—grilled to buttery perfection on a panini press.

Ingredient	Weight	Measure
Simplot RoastWorks®: RTE Flame-Roasted Fuji Apples	40 oz.	1 bag
Artisanal bread, sliced		32 slices
Butter, softened	8 oz.
Sharp white cheddar cheese, sliced		32 slices
Bacon slices, cooked		32 slices
Red onion, thinly sliced, sautéed	24 oz.
Arugula		4 cups

Preparation Instructions:

Step 1

Prepare apples according to package instructions.

Step 2

For each sandwich; butter one side each of two slices of bread and place buttered side down in a skillet over medium heat. Top with 2 slices of cheese, 2 slices of bacon and 1/2 cup of the apples. Cook until bread is golden brown and toasted. Remove from pan and place on a cutting board, top with 1 1/2 oz. onion and a 1/4 cup of arugula. Place other slice of grilled bread on top, cut in half. Serve.