Name: Apple and Cheddar Grilled Cheese Bagel
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons apricot preserves; 4 The Greater Knead bagels, thawed; 8 thin slices sharp Cheddar; 1 - 2 crisp apples, cored, thinly sliced; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

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You will love this twist on a grilled cheese sandwich, which marries salty and sweet elements between the delicious slices of The Greater Knead bagels. If you’ve never tried apples in a grilled cheese, we urge you to give it a try. The tart sweetness of a thinly sliced crisp apple is the perfect balance to salty, tangy cheese. This can also be a kid-friendly grilled cheese sandwich for an impressive transition from basic to gourmet grilled cheese!

Gluten-Free / Allergen-Free Modifications

Choose your cheese that fits your taste pallet and dietary or allergen requirements. There are vegan cheese, plant-based cheese or nut-free cheeses on the market to swap out dairy. The Greater Knead bagels promise a gluten-free, vegan and top 9 allergen-free bagel for each of our 12 bagel varieties.

There is something very special about a soft, dense chewy bagel and matching it with cheese, isn't there? The combination of textures will satisfy. As noted earlier, thin-sliced apples can be juicy and add a crisp refreshing flavor to your bagel sandwich. You can also swap thin peaches, cucumber, figs, or even shredded carrots. Why? Because adding nutritious ingredients from the fridge can enhance your meals and add vitamins and minerals that you often don't receive in a classic bagel sandwich.

The taste of an apple and cheddar cheese bagel sandwich can wow you! Please review this recipe with 5 stars and share it with friends and family to try for kids or adults at your next lunch. Enjoy!

Ingredients

4 tablespoons apricot preserves

4 The Greater Knead bagels, thawed

8 thin slices sharp Cheddar

1 - 2 crisp apples, cored, thinly sliced

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Per packaging, reheat The Greater Knead bagel for approximately 60 seconds or more until soft throughout. Toast if desired. Cool. Then apply topping.

Spread about ½ tablespoon of apricot preserve on each slice of the bagel.

Heat a panini press or griddle over medium-high.

Top the bottom slice of bagel with a slice of cheddar cheese then add apple slices before topping with another slice of cheese and the top slice of the bagel.

Butter both sides of the bagel and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown.