Green Apple, Bacon, Gouda and Havarti Grilled Cheese

Ok, so I know this is a baking blog, but through baking I've also been trying to cook more. And lets be honest here, no one can survive on cupcakes alone, as much as we would all like to. So, thanks to a fabulous recipe I found on Pintrest from BeckyBakes.net I made some grown up grilled cheese tonight!

It was the perfect blend of sweet and savory, not to mention perfect at filling my belly! Even my brother thought it was filling enough, and my goodness, that boy can eat!

But most importantly it tasted amazing! Off to a great start in the cooking department, even if it was grilled cheese. So here's the recipe if you're interested! Thanks again to BeckyBakes! (her pictures are fantastic!)

Green Apple, Bacon, Gouda and Havarti Grilled Cheese

• 8 slices raisin bread
• 4 oz (1/2 cup) butter, softened
• 1/4 cup honey mustard
• 8 slices Havarti cheese
• 4 slices Gouda cheese
• 8 slices applewood-smoked bacon, fried crisp
• 1 large Granny Smith, sliced thinly

Spread each slice of bread on one side with soft butter. Turn over and generously spread with 1 tablespoon of honey mustard. Place a slice of Havarti on each bread slice. Top half the slices with 2 slices of bacon. Shingle 6 apple slices over the bacon. Top the remaining 4 slices with a slice of Gouda. Assemble the sandwiches, pressing together and leaving the buttered side of the bread exposed.

In a skillet or grill pan, grill over medium heat until golden brown on each side. Cut sandwiches in half or quarters diagonally. Serve immediately.

Serves 4. Easily adaptable to how ever many you’d like to make!