Today the the last day of National Sandwich Month and we have saved our most favorite Killer Sourdough Sandwich for last. This is an unusual twist on the traditional grilled cheese, dripping with not only melted cheese but also with tangy red pepper jelly and thinly-sliced apples, topped with strips of crispy bacon.
all the sandwiches Best of all it is on Abigail’s Oven Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough Loaf. This loaf of sourdough bread will knock your socks off with sharp cheddar and mild jalapeño flavor!
In April last year, we introduced this amazing sandwich as we featured during National Grilled Cheese Month—imagine a month of grilled cheese! And doesn’t just about everyone love a crispy, toasted cheese sandwich?
The combination of toasted, buttery bread and gooey cheese makes for comfort food at its finest and has for centuries. “According to food historians,” reports the National Day Calendar, “many cultures around the world have enjoyed cooked bread and cheese since ancient times.
In the “United States,” they report, a “modern version of the grilled cheese sandwich originated in the 1920s. As sliced bread and American cheese became easily available, Americans began making open-faced grilled cheese sandwiches.” US Navy cookbooks describe “cooks broiling American cheese filling sandwiches” during World War II.
“Grilled cheese sandwiches are versatile thanks to the ability to mix and match cheeses, bread, and seasonings. Adding sauteed vegetables or herb-infused oils can elevate this simple comfort food to a whole other level.” And that is exactly what we have done with this delicious recipe. And Abigail’s Oven Jalapeño Cheddar sourdough bread adds an amazing flavor that compliments the filling and adds a flavor kick you will enjoy eating.
JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR, BACON, AND PEPPERJACK GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
- 2 slices Abigail’s Oven Jalapeño Cheddar sourdough
- Pepper jack cheese
- Butter
- Tart apple (Granny Smith works great, but any apple will work)
- Crispy bacon (3 slices per sandwich)
- Cream cheese
- Red chili pepper jelly
DIRECTIONS
- Heat a skillet to medium heat.
- Butter at least one side of each slice of bread (could do both if you want it extra buttery).
- Smear cream cheese on one slice, then place 3 slices of crispy bacon on the cream cheese.
- On top of the bacon, place a half-inch (1 cm) thick slice of pepper jack cheese, covering the entire piece of bread, then top with 3-5 very thinly sliced tart apples.
- Place that half of the sandwich in the skillet and lower heat to medium-low.
- On the remaining slice, smear jalapeõ jelly, then place it on top of the other half of the sandwich in the skillet with the red chili pepper jelly next to the apple slices.
- Press the sandwich down with a pancake turner or sandwich press, and toast until golden brown.
- Flip the sandwich over, and grill until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted (sometimes covering the pan will evenly distribute the heat and help melt the cheese faster).
- Remove from the skillet and enjoy this amazing sandwich with a fork and knife and a hearty Tomato Basil Soup on the side.
This is a comforting and filling sandwich for lunch or dinner, or just about anytime.
In the comment section below, tell us about your favorite way to grill cheese on sourdough bread.
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And remember, if you are looking for a place to get delicious sourdough bread for #NationalSandwichMonth, we are in more than 30 stores throughout Utah, at Farmers Markets in Ogden, SLC Downtown, Murray, So Jordan, Draper, Daybreak, Provo, and Spanish Fork. Of course, on weekdays you can always drop by The Store at the Bakery: Mon 12:00 PM-5:00 PM, Tue 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, and Wed-Fri 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, at 421 South 200 East in Spanish Fork, Utah.
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Author: Darryl Alder lives with his wife in Riverside Lodge, which is their home, along the Provo River in Utah. He is a retired career Scouter and outdoorsman who spent many hours over a campfire using a Dutch oven and loves sharing recipes for the kitchen and the campfire alike. You'll find many of his recipes on this blog and can follow him on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.