If there is one food I absolutely adore, it’s the sandwich. The versatility of a sandwich makes it the perfect food in my eyes and I could eat a sandwich for every meal and be completely happy. Bacon and egg sandwiches make a great breakfast. Everyone loves a tuna salad sandwich at lunch. And a hearty chicken club is dinner at its best. In the mood for dessert? Hello peanut butter and jam!
But eating all that bread really isn’t necessarily the healthiest choice, especially with the added fat and sugar that some breads contain. So when I was given the chance to whip up a sandwich with new Dempster’s Zero 100% whole wheat bread, I couldn’t resist. This latest offering from Dempster’s is a 100% whole wheat bread that contains zero added sugar and fat with all of the great Dempster’s taste. I grabbed a loaf at the store and headed to the kitchen to whip up something tasty.
With a healthier bread to work with, I had two options. I could take advantage of the lower fat and sugar content by making something especially decadent. Or I could make a healthy sandwich that would now be even healthier thanks to Dempster’s Zero. I decided to go with the healthy option by creating a delicious and satisfying Apple Cheddar Panini.
Apple Cheddar Panini
Ingredients
- 2 slices Dempster's Zero 100% whole wheat bread
- 1/2 apple cored and sliced
- 3 oz. sliced old cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp. butter
Instructions
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Preheat Panini press or countertop grill.
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Butter one side of first slice of bread and place butter-side down on grill.
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Top bread with cheddar and apple slices.
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Butter one side of second slice of bread and place on top of sandwich, butter side up.
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Close grill and cook for 4-5 minutes, until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
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Cut in half and serve.
This sandwich is easy to make, bursting with flavour and incredibly satisfying. When I was a child, my mom used to make open-faced apple cheddar sandwiches in the oven under the broiler, and using my countertop grill to make this childhood favourite into a Panini was a variation I wish I had thought of sooner. The bread came out crispy and delicious, the apple cooked to a perfect tender-crisp texture and the melted cheese sandwiched everything together perfectly.
While I used real butter for the bread, spraying the grill with non-stick cooking spray would be another option that would result in a lower fat content for this sandwich. Personally, I’m a big supporter of natural foods so butter is always my top choice for a sandwich like this. And of course, it also provides the best flavour!
Dempster’s Zero is a dream come true for a sandwich-lover like me, and if you want to indulge in a little dreaming of your own, check out this fun Dempster’s Zero video and learn how you can star in your very own romance novel! And of course, make sure to check out the Dempster’s Facebook page for tons of amazing recipes and ideas to help you indulge your sandwich love!
The Dempster’s Zero bread tasted exactly like the original whole wheat bread to me and I liked knowing that I could make my boys’ daily lunches a little healthier and lower on sugar as well as enjoying this bread myself. Grab a loaf and give this tasty and healthy Panini a try! Or create your own sandwich on bread that has zero added fat and sugar, but all the taste you love!
Laurie P says
Although I’m not a fan of apples and cheese, this was my sons absolute favorite lunch when he was younger! We did a few different variations.
Heidi C. says
My kids would definitely enjoy this! Thanks for the recipe!
Soozle says
Oh bread and cheese.. so simple yet so perfect 🙂 I haven’t tried this bread yet but looking forward to it – sounds like something I would enjoy 🙂
Lee-Ann says
I’ll leave out the apple – but yummm for everything else!
wendy andrew says
I would love to try this…
Jennifer A. says
yummy this looks great I’d cut the apple a little thinner but yea i’d give this a try!
Lynda Cook says
yumm, it would almost be like an apple pocket pie, I use my panini quite often but never thought of doing this combination, I must try it!!
Kelly says
What a great idea, I will need to try this for my kids :0 Thanks for sharing
Terri T says
A great way to incorporate fruits into a sandwich!
Treen Goodwin says
Not sure i would be a big fan of the apple part , but other thank that it would be awesome .. ! 🙂
Anne Taylor says
Yum! This recipe reminds me of eating the apples off of my parent’s tree with a piece of cheddar!
ameirah says
looks delish,, i must try.. thnx
Danielle Clarke says
going to have to make this for my kids 🙂
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
never tried cheese and apple together.
kristen visser says
wow what an awesome idea!! i have never tried this before but it looks so easy and delicious!
seham merzib says
that looks delish!
Alison Braidwood says
This looks easy and really tasty.
Erika B says
Oh my goodness. This looks so yummy, quick and easy!!! Thanks so much for sharing this!!
Christine Topley says
Thank you, I’m hungry now LOL. Looks delish!
kathryn says
Looks yummy!
Virginia R says
Sounds interesting. Never thought to put apple in a cheese sandwich.
Elaine Laforge says
Looks yummy, I love apple and cheese together
Candace says
Looks yummy!
Doris Calvert says
I can’t mix my fruit with cheese but my niece would probably like it.
Kristina Ziegler says
Look delicious! Think I’ll try it!
Aman says
Hey sounds great!
Erinn Lishman says
I will have to try this for my girls! Thank you!
sarah sar says
oooooh that looks so good. wish i had a panini press now!
Carolyn Belair says
I received a Panini maker for Christmas. I cant wait to try this! thanks
Valerie Crawford says
My kids would love this! Such a great idea, thank you.
Judy C (Judy Cowan) says
Never thought about using apple with cheese in a sandwich before but I am sure it would be great! Will have to try it out, thank you 🙂
angela m says
Sounds delicious thanks for the post
amy lovell says
What a great idea! Never woulda used apples but sounds fantastic!
Lindsay T says
Sounds tasty! Not a combination I would’ve thought to try!
Stephanie LaPlante says
Oh that sounds soooo yummy!
Holly Wright says
I do not think I would be a big fan of this sandwich with the apple, although to me, pear would taste great too!
kathy downey says
My grandkids would definitely love this!
Dreena says
I’m going to try this sandwich! Love cheese and apples.
Thanks.
Debbie W says
Nice, and maybe a taste of maple in it too.
Wendy Gage says
thanks for the recipe I will make this to see if the kids would like it.
kelly young says
i am not sure if i would like apple and cheese but i am going to try this 🙂
cheryl says
this sounds so tasty, I think my kids would even like it!
Shannon Gnocato says
Those sound delicious! I love my Panini maker.
Jen Conlin says
Now that is a tasty looking Sammy! Thanks for the share! PS: I Love the new Backdrop for your page! Such a fun page to come to. Keep up the great work. Love your Blog.
Agela F says
Thanks for the recipe! Looks delish!
Eva Urban says
Love Panini’s – not sure about the apple/cheddar combination. But hey never tried – give it a shot. I have tried pickles/ice cream and enjoyed it immensely. Have all ingredients to give this a whirl. Keep you posted.
Eva Mitton-Urban
Kathryn says
Oh definitely let me know if you try it, Eva! It’s one of those things that you think can’t possibly be good and then POW! You’re hooked. (Well, in my opinion anyways! Lol)
Josh S says
I think i know what i am making for lunch tomorrow.
Nena Sinclair says
Being a diabetic, this would be a very good bread for me to eat. The apple-cheddar panini sounds great!
krista gould says
will have to try this for my granddaughter
Karen C says
looks yummy, may just have to try this!