Meal Kit
Apple, Bacon, and Cheddar "ABC" Grilled Cheese
with kale salad and maple vinaigrette
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 6 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Milk, Wheat, Soy
Chef
Scott Gorsky
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 6 Bacon Strips
- 1 Granny Smith Apple
- 5 oz. Lacinato Kale
- 4½ oz. Cheddar Cheese Slices
- 4 Slices Sourdough Bread
- 1⅖ fl. oz. Breakfast Syrup
- 0.9 oz. Butter
- ½ oz. Sliced Almonds
- ⅓ fl. oz. Apple Cider Vinegar
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories1060
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Carbohydrates86g
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Net Carbs84g
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Fat59g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1670mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Core apple and cut into 1/4" slices. Stem kale and coarsely chop leaves. Halve cheese slices. Halve bacon strips.
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2 Cook the Bacon
Line a plate with a paper towel. Arrange bacon pieces on prepared baking sheet and bake until crispy, 10-12 minutes. Remove to towel-lined plate and let cool slightly. Line baking sheet with a clean piece of foil. While bacon cooks, make vinaigrette.
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3 Make the Vinaigrette
Whisk together apple cider vinegar, half the syrup, and 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Taste, and add more syrup if desired.
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4 Finish the Salad
Add kale to bowl with vinaigrette and massage with your hands until kale starts to soften, about 2 minutes. Massaging vinaigrette into kale will tenderize it, making for a more enjoyable eating experience. Add sliced almonds and half the apple slices (reserve remaining for grilled cheese). Toss to coat. Season to taste with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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5 Assemble and Cook Grilled Cheese
Heat half the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Layer cheddar slices, bacon, and remaining apple on two bread slices. Top with remaining bread, add both to pan, and cook until golden brown, 3 minutes. Add remaining butter and flip sandwiches to brown second side, 2-3 minutes. Transfer sandwiches to prepared baking sheet and bake until warmed through and cheese is melted, 5 minutes.
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6 Plate the Dish
Halve grilled cheese and serve on a plate next to kale salad.
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