Pear & Apple Grilled Cheese: Indulgent Twist with Caramelized Onions
A delicious combination of sweet pears and apples with creamy cheese, all brought together by the richness of caramelized onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 medium pear, thinly sliced
- 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup gouda cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add the onions. Cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- On one slice of bread, layer the cheeses, apple slices, pear slices, and the caramelized onions.
- Top with the second slice of bread and spread remaining butter on the outside.
- Grill in the skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some walnuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Feel free to use any type of bread you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg