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                          Fuji Apple and Bacon Grilled Cheese
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                          Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

                          SKU: 10071179777779

                          Fuji Apple and Bacon Grilled Cheese

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                          Fuji Apple and Bacon Grilled Cheese
                          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.

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                          Simplot RoastWorks®RTE Flame-Roasted Fuji Apples

                          Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

                          SKU: 10071179777779

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