Apricot Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This Apricot Grilled Cheese sandwich is savory, creamy and sweet all at the same time. I discovered the perfect pairing of dried apricots and Havarti cheese when I did a pairing post (New Sargento Tastings Pairing Party). I make this sandwich for our weekend lunches. It’s easy and tasty too! I’m good at planning the weekly dinner menu but when it comes to weekend lunches I usually forget. I make sure I always have the ingredients I need to make this Apricot Grilled Cheese.
Have you ever tried a touch of sweetness to your grilled cheese? It may sound weird but I promise it is GOOD!
Add a layer of cheese and sprinkle chopped dried apricots.
Top with another layer of cheese (I used Havarti).
Make your own Panini Press by using a heavy skillet. Protect the skillet with piece parchment paper.
You’ll end up with a crunchy buttery sandwich.
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Apricot Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Havarti cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- butter
Instructions
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Lay one slice of bread (buttered side down) on a cast iron grill pan.
- Add cheese, apricots and another layer of cheese.
- Lay another butter slice of bread on top of the cheese layers with buttered side up.
- Place a piece of parchment paper on top.
- To weigh down the sandwich add a heavy cast iron skillet on top.
- Cook 3 to 5 minutes per side.
NOTE: You can also use a panini press.
Notes
This recipe is from Lady Behind The Curtain
HERE ARE TWO MORE DELICIOUS GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
1. CHICKEN, PEAR AND BRIE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH 2. BARBECUE CHICKEN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
I love the combination of fruit and cheese! This looks super delicious!
I absolutely love cheese (and havarti is one of my favorites!), but I’ve honestly never thought to put fruit in a grilled cheese sandwich. Super cool idea! Visiting from the From Dream to Reality hop. =)
Thanks Natashalh, I hadn’t either until I did a pairing post. My husband and I fell in love with the flavor combo. 🙂
YUM! Dried apricots are SO good, but I’ve never thought to pair them with cheese. Havarti is a great choice, this sounds amazing
I think it was Food Network where I saw a chef make a grilled cheese sandwich and used fruit preserves on the bread before grilling. I tried it, and WOW. Makes sense though, fruit and cheese kind of naturally go together. Best thing about it is, you can change up your flavors to see what works best for you. I LOVE apricots and cannot wait to try this!
I love this combination, Sheryl! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Your post has been pinned with the party!
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Miz Helen
Sheryl, I love apricots, and I don’t have nearly enough recipes to use them! This grilled sandwich looks like the perfect way to enjoy them! Pinned! 🙂
I never would have thought to add apricots to grilled cheese! Wowza! What a great idea, Sheryl!
This looks like SUCH a delicious grilled cheese, Sheryl! I love fruit & cheese together and love the pairing in this sandwich!!