Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Apple

Tasty and unusual. Thank you My Biscuits are Burning

8 slices Italian bread (or other white bread), sliced 1/2-inch thick
12 ounces Sharp Cheddar (or medium/mild if that's your preference), sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 slices bacon, baked so its crispy and flat
1 green apple, thinly sliced
Dijon or spicy brown mustard  

• Heat griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat. 
• Alternatively you can use your panini press if you have one.
• Spread mustard on 4 slices of bread. 
• Top with slices of Cheddar, 3 pieces of bacon, apple slices and additional Cheddar. 
• Place the remaining bread on top and spread with butter. 
• Place on skillet buttered-side down and butter the remaining side. 
• Cook until cheese is slightly melted and bread is browned. 
• Flip the sandwich 
• Continue to cook until cheese is thoroughly melted and sandwich is golden brown.