Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with this Caramelized Onion Pear Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Layers of caramelized onions, ripe pear, cheddar cheese, and optional blue cheese are sandwiched between slices of buttery sourdough and grilled to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 4 slices sourdough or artisan bread
Caramelized Onions:
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Filling:
- 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
- 4 slices sharp white cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet, heat olive oil, cook onions until golden, season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Butter bread slices, layer with cheddar, pear, caramelized onions, and blue cheese. Grill.
- Grill Sandwiches: Cook for 3–4 mins per side until golden and cheese is melted. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a milder taste, omit blue cheese and increase cheddar.
- Best with Bosc or Anjou pears.
- Pair with a salad or soup for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
