Pear & Apple Grilled Cheese With Caramelized Onions
This warm, sweet, and savory grilled cheese blends pears, apples, caramelized onions, and melty cheese on golden toasted bread. It’s a cozy yet easy sandwich perfect for lunch or a simple dinner. The fruit softens as it warms, the onions add deep flavor, and the cheese ties everything together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
• 4 slices bread
• 4 slices havarti or gouda
• 1 pear, sliced thin
• 1 apple, sliced thin
• 1 onion, caramelized
• 2 tbsp butter
• Optional: honey, Dijon mustard, thyme
Instructions
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Caramelize onions in butter for 12–15 minutes.
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Slice pear and apple thinly.
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Layer cheese, fruit, caramelized onions, more cheese, and top with bread.
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Butter the outside and cook on medium-low for 3–4 minutes per side.
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Slice and serve warm.
Notes
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Use a firm pear and apple. Try brie or cheddar for variation. Add honey or mustard for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 18g