Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of savory and sweet with this Caramelized Onion Pear Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Loaded with caramelized onions, ripe pear, and gooey cheese, this gourmet sandwich is a comforting delight for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Sourdough Bread:
4 slices
Unsalted Butter:
1 tablespoon, plus more for grilling
Yellow Onion:
1 large, thinly sliced
Olive Oil:
1 teaspoon
Sugar:
1/2 teaspoon
Ripe Pear:
1, thinly sliced
Brie Cheese:
4 oz, sliced (or sharp white cheddar)
Thyme Leaves:
1/4 teaspoon, fresh (optional)
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Slowly cook, stirring often, for 20–25 minutes until golden and caramelized. Set aside.
- Assemble Sandwich: Butter one side of each bread slice. Place two slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Layer with cheese, caramelized onions, pear slices, and thyme if using. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
- Grill Sandwich: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and cheese is melted. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Brie pairs beautifully with the pear, but feel free to substitute with Gruyère, Havarti, or aged white cheddar.
- Enhance the flavor by adding a handful of arugula or a spread of Dijon mustard.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
