Grilled Bacon, Apple, and Cheddar Sandwich

• 4 slices thick-cut bacon (1/8 inch thick)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/4 crisp, tart apple, such as Granny Smith, Mutsu, or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, homemade (page 284) or store-bought
• 2 slices crusty bread (1/2 inch thick)
• 2 thin slices sharp white Cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)

1. Cook the bacon in a single layer in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Turn occasionally, until browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Drain on a paper towellined plate.
4. Pour the bacon fat out of the skillet.
5. Melt 1 teaspoon of the butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add the apple slices and saute for a minute or two, until they become slightly soft.
7. Transfer the apple slices to a plate and wipe out the skillet.
8. Spread a very thin layer of mayonnaise on each slice of bread.
9. Arrange the bacon in a single layer on 1 slice of bread.
10. Arrange the apple slices over the bacon.
11. Arrange the cheese slices over the apple slices, and top with the other slice of bread, mayonnaise side down.
12. Melt 1 teaspoon of the butter in the skillet over medium heat.
13. Carefully lay the sandwich in the pan.
14. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown on the bottom.
15. Using a spatula, flip the sandwich at the same time that you add the remaining 1 teaspoon butter to the skillet.
16. Lift the sandwich to allow the butter to run underneath it as it melts.
17. Brown the sandwich on the second side until it is golden brown and the cheese is melted, another 2 to 3 minutes.
18. Remove the sandwich from the skillet, cut it in half, and serve.

bacon, unsalted butter, crisp, mayonnaise, crusty bread, thin slices sharp white cheddar cheese

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-bacon-apple-and-cheddar-sandwich-381826 (may not work)