This post is part of a sponsored week long event called #MerryEats, all opinions and words are 100% mine.

Earlier this week, I shared with you an awesome idea for holiday entertaining or even to use as a homemade gift. Several others shared more great recipes and entertaining tips as part of our #MerryEats week too. But, not all holiday entertaining comes in the form of fancy parties and elaborate food spreads. At our house, we do plenty of low key entertaining where there are a just a few people gathering together for a casual lunch. For those times, this turkey apple grilled cheese is the absolute must make recipe!

The absolute most important part of a grilled cheese is, of course, the cheese! My favorite cheese for grilled cheese sandwiches is Jarlsberg. Jarlsberg cheese has been one of America’s favorite specialty cheeses for over 60 years – still using the same secret recipe developed in Norway in 1956. The cheese is incredibly versatile and can be used for all types of foods; from cheese boards to salads to melted on a burger. It has a distinct, sharp, & nutty taste with just the right amount of tang and a smooth, creamy texture. It melts like a total dream making it so ideal for this turkey apple grilled cheese.

Ingredients for Turkey Apple Grilled Cheese:

2 slices of thick sandwich bread
2 Tbsp pesto (I use basil walnut)
2-3 slices of turkey
2-3 Envy apple slices
2-3 slices Jarlsberg cheese
2 Tbsp mayonnaise

Let’s Make It:

1. Lay bread on flat work surface. Spread pesto on inside of one slice of bread. Add one slice of cheese, the turkey, apples, and remaining slice of cheese. Place other slice of bread on top.

2. Spread outside of each side of the sandwich with mayonnaise.

3. Heat skillet to medium heat and add sandwich. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and repeat.

This grilled cheese will be a hit to everyone you serve it too. I mean who doesn’t love melty cheese on bread. When selecting your apples for this grilled cheese, look for Envy apples. They pair amazingly well with the Jarlsberg cheese.

So, remember this holiday season that all entertaining isn’t done at parties and be sure to have some Jarlsberg cheese on hand to make this crazy delicious grilled cheese.

Be sure to follow the #MerryEats hashtag on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get all of the great recipes and holiday entertaining tips throughout the week! Also, visit the other bloggers participating: Pink Cake Plate, Mother Thyme, Whitney Miller, Wishes & Dishes, Liz on Call, Savory Experiments, Big Bears Wife, and Mrs. Happy Homemaker.

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