Ingredients
4 tbsp. Land O Lakes® Butter With Canola Oil, melted, plus more for the pan
1 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 c. buttermilk
2 large eggs
Cooking spray
4 slices aged white cheddar
1 green apple, thinly sliced
Preparation
Step 1To make the waffles, melt Land O Lakes® Butter With Canola Oil and set aside. Turn on your waffle iron.Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper.Step 3In another medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter spread, buttermilk and eggs.Step 4Add the dry ingredients into the wet, and mix until just combined.Step 5Spray a preheated waffle iron with cooking spray and cook four waffles until lightly golden and just cooked through.Step 6Heat a large pan over medium heat.Step 7 Layer a waffle with 1 slice of cheese, followed by 5 to 7 slices of apple, then another slice of cheese, and one more waffle, then repeat to make 2 waffle sandwiches.Step 8Brush the pan with additional Land O Lakes® Butter With Canola Oil and grill the sandwiches until the cheese is melted and waffles are crisp.
Besides the super spreadable consistency and rich flavor, Joanna prefers Land O’Lakes because of the company’s commitment to promoting local farmers. “Everything from Land O’Lakes is from a farmer owned co-op, so when you’re supporting Land O’Lakes, you’re supporting farmers in your community.” So, when exactly do you serve this grilled cheese? As it features iconic breakfast and lunch foods, we say either works! Or, as Joanna suggests, it would make for an irresistible appetizer, cut into bite-sized pieces fresh from the pan. And if you’re still unsure about this unconventional beauty, just take a moment to admire that gorgeous cheese pull. 😋
