Trader Joes Caramelized Onion Cheddar & Apple Grilled Cheese

This delicious caramelized onion cheddar grilled cheese is perfect for the fall and winter months!

The Deets

As the weather cools, there’s nothing better than cozying up with a warm, flavorful sandwich, and this grilled cheese is exactly what the season calls for. Made with Trader Joes caramelized onion cheddar cheese (seriously, if you haven’t tried it yet, now is the time!), this sandwich is an explosion of autumnal flavors. Imagine layers of rich caramelized onion cheddar, tangy pickled red onions, and crisp slices of Honeycrisp apples – each bite a perfect blend of sweet and savory.

But what truly takes this grilled cheese to the next level is the addition of Stonewall Kitchen’s spicy chili bacon jam. This jam isn’t just an extra layer; it’s a secret weapon. With a balanced kick of heat, a hint of sweetness, and that irresistible bacon flavor, it complements the cheddar and apple beautifully, creating a melt-in-your-mouth combination that’s unlike any other. If you’re looking for a grilled cheese that’s more than just comfort food, this is it – warm, melty, and absolutely next-level. If you make this, let me know in the comments what you think!

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Trader Joes Caramelized Onion Cheddar & Apple Grilled Cheese

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Ingredients

• ▢ Bread of choice (this is a sourdough loaf)
• ▢ Trader joes caramelized onion cheddar
• ▢ @stonewallkitchen spicy chili bacon jam
• ▢ 1/2 Honey crisp apple
• ▢ Pickled red onions or shallots
• ▢ Butter or oil of choice

Pickled onions or shallots

• ▢ Equal parts whatever and apple cider or white vinegar
• ▢ Mustard seeds
• ▢ 2 Cloves of garlic
• ▢ 1 tbsp Sugar
• ▢ Enough sliced onions to fill your jar

Instructions 

• For the pickled onions: Add water and vinegar to a medium sized pan and add sugar, mustard seeds and garlic. Bring to boil and let the sugar dissolve.
• Meanwhile slice onions into bite sized pieces and add to a jar.
• Pour vinegar mixture overtop until you fill up the jar. Let cool and then add to the fridge. Let sit overnight.
• When you're ready to eat: shred cheese and add to bread along with bacon jam.
• Add pickled onions and apples slices to the top and distribute evenly.
• Coat pan in butter and add sandwich on medium heat. Add a little more butter before flipping, about 4 min per side or until cheese gets melty and bread starts to crisp. Enjoy!

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Notes

Note: You could also use store-bought pickled shallots