Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsOphelia'sLady O's Grilled Cheese Recipe

Lady O's Grilled Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Ophelia's
Time30m
Serves2

Brioche/Braeburn Apple/Onion Jam/Hufford Raw Milk White Cheddar Cheese

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Ingredients

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Bread

Butter

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Apple

    Core and thinly slice the Braeburn apple. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cheese

    Grate or slice the Hufford raw milk white cheddar cheese. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Butter

    Soften the unsalted butter by leaving it at room temperature for about 15 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spread onion jam on one side of each slice of brioche bread. On the unjammed side, layer the sliced apples and then the cheddar cheese.

  2. 5

    Close the Sandwich

    Top with another slice of brioche bread, with the jam side facing down.

Grilling

  1. 6

    Heat the Pan

    Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.

  2. 7

    Butter the Bread

    Spread softened butter generously on the outside of each sandwich.

  3. 8

    Cook the Sandwich

    Place the sandwich in the heated pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.

  4. 9

    Check for Doneness

    Remove the sandwich from the pan and let it cool for a minute before slicing in half.

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