Apple Grilled Cheese Turkey (Printer-Friendly)

Melty cheddar, tart apples, turkey, and fresh sage stacked in golden toasted sourdough; a delicious quick meal.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices whole wheat sourdough bread

→ Spreads and Flavorings

02 - 60 ml apple butter
03 - 0.5 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
04 - 1 tablespoon light butter spread, plus extra for grilling

→ Dairy

05 - 60 grams freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese

→ Produce

06 - 1 firm tart or semi-tart apple, thinly sliced (such as Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp)

→ Protein

07 - 170 grams good-quality deli turkey meat

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Place a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat or preheat a panini press to medium-high.
02 - Spread 1 tablespoon apple butter evenly over each slice of bread. For each sandwich, layer half the sage, half the cheddar cheese, a layer of apple slices, and half the turkey onto two slices of bread. Top with the remaining bread slices, placing them apple butter side down.
03 - Lightly butter the outsides of each assembled sandwich to ensure an evenly golden crust.
04 - When the skillet or panini press is hot, grill each sandwich for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted. Use additional butter or nonstick spray if needed to prevent sticking.
05 - Remove from heat, slice in half, and enjoy immediately while hot.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - For a gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free bread.
02 - Grilling slowly over medium-low heat ensures a fully melted cheese and crisp bread.