Description
A delightful grilled cheese sandwich that combines the sweetness of pear and apple with savory caramelized onions and sharp cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium pear, thinly sliced
- 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the onions and a pinch of salt, and cook for 10 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and cook for another 2-3 minutes, then set aside.
- Prepare the skillet: In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Layer the ingredients: On two slices of bread, sprinkle half of the cheese, then add caramelized onions, apple slices, pear slices, and finish with the remaining cheese. Top with the other slices of bread.
- Grill the sandwich: Place the sandwich in the skillet, grilling for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve and savor: Slice the sandwich in half and serve warm on lovely plates.
Notes
Feel free to add spices, herbs, or proteins to customize this sandwich to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg