Directions

Safety & Prep:

1. Wash hands thoroughly and sanitize all work surfaces.
2. Use the proper color-coded cutting board for each ingredient type.

Prepare Apple Mixture:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp butter. Add maple syrup and brown sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Add sliced shallots and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add apples and cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes until fork-tender.
4. Increase heat and reduce remaining liquid for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Prepare Cheese Mixture:

1. In a bowl, combine grated cheddar and fresh thyme leaves.

Assemble Sandwiches:

1. Butter one side of each bread slice with remaining 4 tbsp butter.
2. Place bread slices butter side down. Layer with provolone, ¼ of the apple mixture, bacon, and ¼ of the cheddar-thyme mixture. Top with another slice of bread, butter side up. Repeat for all sandwiches.

Cook Sandwiches:

1. In a nonstick pan over medium-low heat, cook sandwiches until golden brown and cheese has melted, about 3 minutes per side. Flip carefully halfway through cooking.

Serve:

1. Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

Tip:

• Can be made ahead and wrapped in plastic wrap or layered with parchment paper between each sandwich for quick service later.