Description
Indulge in the irresistible Pear & Apple Grilled Cheese With Caramelized Onions—a gourmet sandwich that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe pears and crisp apples with rich, melted cheeses and savory caramelized onions. Each bite offers a comforting blend of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for lunch or a cozy dinner. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough for entertaining, this dish is destined to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 medium pear, thinly sliced
- 1 medium apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally until caramelized (about 15 minutes).
- While onions caramelize, slice the pear and apple thinly.
- Assemble the sandwich by layering cheddar cheese on one slice of bread, followed by pear slices, apple slices, gruyère cheese, and top with another slice of bread.
- In the same skillet, melt an additional tablespoon of butter over medium-low heat. Grill the sandwich until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side).
- Slice diagonally and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (190g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg