Grilled Cheese, Apple, and Thyme Sandwich

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons butter , softened
• 4 slices cinnamon-raisin bread
• 0.5 Grannys Smith apple - peeled , cored, and thinly sliced
• 0.67 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme , leaves removed

Instructions

1. 1

   Spread butter on 1 side of each slice of bread; flip, so that buttered sides are facing down. Top 2 slices of bread with apple slices, 1/3 cup Gruyere cheese, and a sprinkle of thyme leaves. Place the other 2 slices of bread on top, buttered sides facing up.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sandwiches to the hot pan and cook until bread has toasted and cheese has slightly melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip carefully using a spatula, pressing down lightly. Cook sandwiches until golden brown and cheese has melted, 3 to 4 minutes more, watching and adjusting heat if necessary to keep bread from burning before cheese has melted.

3. 3

   Transfer sandwiches to a plate, slice in 1/2 diagonally, and serve immediately.