Name: The Ultimate Spicy Cheddar & Apple Fall Veggie Sandwich Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 9 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 slices sourdough bread (or your favorite bread); 1-2 ounces sliced sharp cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard; 1-2 teaspoons honey; 10 slices pickled jalapeños; 5-6 thin slices red onion; ¼ honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced; ½ cup kettle potato chips; ¼ cup arugula

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Introduction

This Ultimate Spicy Cheddar & Apple Fall Veggie Sandwich is a delightful mix of sharp cheddar, crisp apple, and a spicy kick from pickled jalapeños. Perfect for a cozy lunch or a quick bite, it combines crunchy textures with sweet and tangy flavors.

The image shows a grilled sandwich cut in half, resting on a white plate with small speckles, placed on a wooden board over a white marbled surface. Each sandwich half has three visible layers: the top layer is golden brown toasted bread with a slightly crispy texture and melted cheese on top, the middle layer contains green leafy vegetables and slices of pickles adding a mix of soft and crunchy textures, and the bottom layer has a beige, slightly oily slice of meat or tofu. A green leaf rests beside the sandwich on the plate. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 slices of sourdough bread (or your favorite bread)
1-2 ounces sliced sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon grainy dijon mustard
1-2 teaspoons honey
10 slices pickled jalapeños
5-6 thin slices of red onion
¼ honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
½ cup kettle potato chips
¼ cup arugula

Instructions

Step 1: Place both slices of bread on a small baking sheet and broil on high in the oven for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Watch carefully so it doesn’t burn.
Step 2: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and turn the sliced bread over. Cover only one piece of bread with sliced cheddar cheese, then return the pan to the broiler for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Step 3: Remove the pan from the oven and top the melted cheese slice with pickled jalapeños. Spread the plain slice of bread with dijon mustard, then drizzle on honey. Top with apple slices, red onion, arugula, and kettle chips.
Step 4: Carefully close the sandwich and gently press down until the chips crunch. Slice in half and enjoy.

Tips & Variations

For extra heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce or swap pickled jalapeños for fresh ones.
Try substituting honeycrisp apple with Granny Smith for a tarter flavor.
Use multigrain or rye bread to add a different flavor dimension.
To make it vegetarian, ensure the cheese is suitable or use a plant-based alternative.

Storage

This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh to keep the chips crunchy. If you must store leftovers, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Reheat gently in a toaster oven to melt the cheese again, but add fresh chips after reheating to maintain crunch.

How to Serve

The image shows a toasted sandwich cut in half on a white speckled plate, placed on a wooden board with a white marbled surface in the background. The sandwich has three visible layers: the top golden-brown toasted bread with melted cheese, a middle layer of green leafy arugula and some pickles, and a bottom layer with slices of pale cheese and a spread of grainy mustard on another slice of toasted bread. Next to the sandwich halves are a few pickles and some arugula leaves scattered around. In the background, there is a bowl filled with fresh arugula and a red and yellow apple. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, you can substitute sharp cheddar with other melting cheeses like gouda, fontina, or even pepper jack for an extra spicy twist.

How can I make this sandwich less spicy?

Reduce or omit the pickled jalapeños and replace them with mild pepper slices or extra apple for sweetness.