The Ultimate Spicy Cheddar & Apple Fall Veggie Sandwich Recipe
The Ultimate Spicy Cheddar & Apple Fall Veggie Sandwich is a flavorful and easy-to-make sandwich combining the sweetness of Honeycrisp apples, sharp cheddar cheese, spicy pickled jalapeños, and fresh vegetables with a satisfying crunch from kettle potato chips. Perfect for a quick lunch, this sandwich offers a balanced mix of sweet, spicy, tangy, and savory flavors, and is highly customizable to suit your preferences or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 2 slices of sourdough bread (or your favorite bread)
Produce
- 5–6 thin slices of red onion
- ¼ Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup arugula
Pickled Items
- 10 slices pickled jalapeños
Condiments
- 1 tablespoon grainy dijon mustard
- 1–2 teaspoons honey
Cheese
- 1–2 ounces sliced sharp cheddar cheese
Extras
- ½ cup kettle potato chips
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Place both slices of bread on a small baking sheet and broil on high in the oven for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Melt the Cheese: Remove the baking sheet and flip the bread slices. Cover only one slice with sliced cheddar cheese. Return to the broiler for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Remove from oven and top the melted cheese with pickled jalapeños. Spread dijon mustard on the plain bread slice, then drizzle honey on top. Layer apple slices, red onion, arugula, and kettle chips over the honey-spread bread slice.
- Press and Serve: Carefully close the sandwich and gently press down slightly to crush the kettle chips for extra crunch. Slice in half and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For higher protein, add slices of your favorite meat such as honey or maple ham, turkey, or leftover pulled chicken.
- Substitute the sourdough bread for gluten-free bread or wraps to suit dietary needs.
- Swap cheddar cheese with pepper jack for extra kick or use vegan cheese to make it dairy-free.
- Replace pickled jalapeños with more mild or no spicy ingredients if you prefer a kid-friendly version.
- Try different chip varieties like cheddar Sun Chips or spicy chips for flavor variations.
- Customize the sauce by swapping Dijon mustard with mayo or chipotle mayo for different flavor profiles.
- Add spinach or avocado for fresh produce alternatives.
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