Smoked Gouda and Apple Grilled Cheese
Smoked Gouda and tart Granny Smith apples melt together between buttery French bread for a toasty sandwich with a sweet-tangy snap and rich, smoky depth. The crisp apple slices balance the cheese’s bold flavor, making it a satisfying choice for a quick lunch or casual weeknight bite.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoked Gouda and Apple Grilled Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm a griddle over medium-low heat.
- 2
Butter the bread slices on one side. Set half of the slices on the hot griddle with the buttered sides facing down. Layer apple slices and shredded Gouda cheese on each slice, then place the remaining bread on top.
- 3
Cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
- Calories 672.8 kcal High 34%
- Protein 30.76 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 53.81 g 20%
- Total Fat 39.06 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 23.63 g High 118%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 115.33 mg High 38%
- Sodium 1106.72 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 7.7 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 9.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 822.55 mg Good Source 63%
- Iron 2.3 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 103.21 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 50.36 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Smoked Gouda and Apple Grilled Cheese is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include French Bread, Granny Smith Apple, Shredded Gouda Cheese, and Unsalted Butter. Each serving provides about 672.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoked Gouda and Apple Grilled Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are French Bread, Granny Smith Apple, Shredded Gouda Cheese, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoked Gouda and Apple Grilled Cheese?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 672.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoked Gouda and Apple Grilled Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Smoked Gouda and Apple Grilled Cheese healthy?
- Smoked Gouda and Apple Grilled Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 672.8 calories and 30.76 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1106.72 mg (48% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 23.63 g (118% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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