1 Tbsp. butter
2 slices rustic bread
3 thick slices high-quality pre-cooked bacon
3 thin slices Granny Smith apple
2 Tbsp. Duke's mayonnaise (optional)
2 oz. Swiss cheese or Gouda, thinly sliced
Directions
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Take your cheese out of the refrigerator an hour ahead of time -- it will melt more evenly that way. And use butter at room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 350.
Preheat an iron skillet over medium heat.
Assemble the sandwich on a plate. Butter the outside of the bread and place the non-cheese ingredients between 2 slices of cheese to keep the bread from sliding off.
Add 1/3 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet and cook to brown.
Lay the sandwich in the pan. Look for a really crusty dark brown on this first side. This usually takes 1 1/2 minutes.
Flip, then cook for an additional 30 to 45 seconds.
Spread the remaining butter on the just-browned side, transfer the sandwich to a baking sheet, and place in the oven for a few minutes-how long you keep it in depends on how melty you like your cheese.
Pull out your masterpiece and let it sit for a minute before devouring.
