- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 slices cinnamon raisin bread
- 4 slices Cooper® Sharp White or Yellow cheese
- 6 thin slices Granny Smith apple
- 1/2 pound deli chicken breast, thinly shaved*
- fresh spinach leaves
- butter
Tart. Sweet. Savory. Appley, cinnamony, cheesy. Really, really good looking. All of those real and made-up words, and so many more, could describe this sandwich. It’s a bit like the handheld, sandwich version of a good spiced apple pie with cheese. It’s complex and unique—the tartness of apple, sweetness of the bread, and sharp, melty perfection of Cooper® cheese. Make these for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or any other time you need a little comfort food to keep you company. Because they’re really good company.
Ingredients
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Directions
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Prepare the honey mustard:
In a small bowl mix together the honey, mustard, and black pepper.
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Prepare the sandwiches:
Evenly coat 1 side of each of the slices of cinnamon raisin bread with butter. On the opposite sides of each slice of bread, evenly divide and spread the honey mustard sauce.
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On a preheated griddle or grilling pan, lay 1 slice of bread buttered side down. Layer 2 slices of Cooper® cheese, 3 apple slices, half of the deli chicken breast, 1 more slice of Cooper® cheese, and some spinach leaves. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
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Grill for about 3 minutes, or until the bottom bread is evenly grilled and bread begins to brown. Carefully flip the sandwich and grill another 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bread is lightly browned. The apple slices should still be slightly crunchy but the cheese will be nice and melted.
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Repeat the process to create the second sandwich.
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Serve and enjoy!