By Becky Hardin
Published Apr 20, 2018
Waffle Sandwich? Yes! T his fun and easy Apple Cheddar Waffle Grilled Cheese recipe is so delicious and only has 5 ingredients! The simple flavors of the maple dijon sauce blend perfectly with the creamy cheddar, crisp apples, and sweet waffles. This is such an awesome lunch or dinner recipe that everyone in the family will crave again and again. Cheese lovers unite!
Waffle Sandwich
A WAFFLE sandwich? Yes! This amazing dish really exists, and it’s really good! Apple and cheddar combine into a warm and gooey waffle grilled cheese that everyone will love.
This Apple Cheddar Waffle Sandwich with Maple Dijon Sauce is so easy, cheesy, and delicious. I love a simple dinner recipe that can be thrown together in minutes and is loved by all. Even better, this amazing sandwich uses only 5 ingredients!
You can use leftover homemade waffles for this recipe, or just grab some frozen waffles. The flavor of this creative grilled cheese will blow you away. Who would have thought that just cheese, waffles, apple, and a simple two ingredient sauce could taste SO GOOD? I’m so excited for you to try this!
Take your grilled cheese sandwich to a new level by using WAFFLES instead of bread!
How to Make This Waffle Sandwich Healthy
Lately I have been LOVING making new foods for Henry to try. So far we haven’t found much that he doesn’t like, which makes me so happy as a foodie Mama. He has scarfed down everything from avocado to chili dogs (everything in moderation, right?). This little boy LOVES CHEESE; like mother like son! I have a feeling in a few months these Apple Cheddar Waffle Sandwiches will be his all-time favorite dinner recipe!
Every time I cook a recipe that is reliant on delicious cheese, Borden® Cheese is my go-to. I have always loved their cheeses, using them in such favorite recipes as our Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket and Warm Crab Artichoke Dip . Their new Thick Cut Shreds are INSANELY good and unique…perfect for melting on sandwiches like this Waffle Grilled Cheese.
Each serving of Borden® Cheese Thick Cut Shreds is loaded with 7 grams of protein and 20% of your daily calcium, making this a guilt-free, QUICK dinner to make for your family.
Finding nutritious, easy to make weeknight meals can be quite the challenge. While experimenting in the kitchen with a new recipe is fun, it’s difficult to find the time between life’s busy schedule.
Apple Cheddar Waffle Grilled Cheese
I love a unique flavor combination…and this Apple Cheddar Waffle Sandwich with Maple Dijon is a flavor match made in heaven. You’ll find apples and cheddar on almost any cheese board…so why haven’t I thought to match the two together in a recipe before? The flavor is simply out of this world!
I love the savory flavor of this grilled cheese sandwich. The crispy apples give it just a bit of freshness, the cheese is sooo gooey, and the maple dijon sauce adds a sweet and smokey flavor.
You only need FIVE ingredients to make this sandwich:
- Waffles
- Cheddar Cheese
- Apple Slices
- Dijon Mustard
- Maple Syrup
It’s so simple to put this waffle sandwich together for a quick lunch or dinner, and it’s a unique way to use fresh apples .
Easy Sandwich Recipe
Make your family extra happy this week and make them a delicious Apple Cheddar Waffle Sandwich! I have a feeling you’ll be making them again and again once they taste the simple flavors.
Being a busy mom has made me appreciate EASY recipes with only a few ingredients for the weeknight meals. This Apple Cheddar Panini is just perfect. I can throw it on the panini press, have it made in under 10 minutes, and feel good about what I’m serving my family!
Serving Suggestions
The combination of (lots of) cheese, waffles, and that maple dijon makes this sandwich pretty rich and filling on its own. But no sandwich is really complete without a little something else to chomp on.
Serving this along with some more fresh apple slices (or any fresh fruit) on the side is just perfect for kids. I also love serving sandwiches with these sweet potato chips or shoestring fries . And of course, the ultimate grilled cheese pairing is tomato soup !
Make your next grilled cheese a little more gourmet by making this apple cheddar waffle sandwich. You won’t regret it, and the kids will love eating this for dinner !
See the recipe card below for details on How to Make a Waffle Sandwich. Enjoy!
Try some of our other fave sandwiches:
- Hawaiian Pizza Grilled Cheese
- Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
- Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich
- Teriyaki Chicken Sub Sandwich
- Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 tbsp dijon mustard full grain
- ▢ 1 tbsp breakfast syrup
- ▢ 2 waffles leftover homemade or store-bought. If using frozen store-bought, cook prior to making your sandwich.
- ▢ 1/4 cup Borden Cheese Thick Cut Shreds, Mild or Sharp Cheddar divided
- ▢ 1/2 apple thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat a counter griddle (panini press) such as a foreman grill to medium heat. Spray with nonstick spray (I like coconut oil).
- Mix together the dijon and syrup in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Lay the waffles side by side and place half of syrup mixture onto the inside of each piece.
- On the waffle that will be the bottom of the sandwich, sprinkle half the cheese, onto the syrup.
- Layer the apple slices over the cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese. Cover with the other waffle, sauce side down.
- Add the sandwich to the griddle and close sandwich inside. Cook for 5 minutes or until waffles are toasted and cheese is fully melted.
- Cut sandwich in two and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Apple Cheddar Waffle Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard full grain
- 1 tbsp breakfast syrup
- 2 waffles leftover homemade or store-bought. If using frozen store-bought, cook prior to making your sandwich.
- 1/4 cup Borden Cheese Thick Cut Shreds, Mild or Sharp Cheddar divided
- 1/2 apple thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat a counter griddle (panini press) such as a foreman grill to medium heat. Spray with nonstick spray (I like coconut oil).
- Mix together the dijon and syrup in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Lay the waffles side by side and place half of syrup mixture onto the inside of each piece.
- On the waffle that will be the bottom of the sandwich, sprinkle half the cheese, onto the syrup.
- Layer the apple slices over the cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese. Cover with the other waffle, sauce side down.
- Add the sandwich to the griddle and close sandwich inside. Cook for 5 minutes or until waffles are toasted and cheese is fully melted.
- Cut sandwich in two and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
