Caramelized Onion And Pear Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
These Simple Sandwiches Are A New Twist On The Classic Grilled Cheese. The Distinctive Combination Of Sweet, Savory, Salty, And Tangy Comes Together Between Two Gorgeous Pieces Of Grilled Sourdough Bread. If You Decide To Play With The Cheeses, Stick To Keeping One Mild And Melty, And Let The Other Be More Pungent And Stronger. You Need The Balance Of Both In This Special Sandwich. The Recipe Calls For Red Pears, But Any Type Of Pear Would Work Well.
Equipment
- A Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons Salted Butter Softened, Divided
- 2 Cups Frozen Chopped Onions
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 4 1-Ounce Slices Swiss Cheese
- 8 Slices Hearty Sourdough Bread
- 4 Ounces Brie Cheese Thinly Sliced
- 2 Medium-Sized Firm But Ripe Red Pears Cored And Thinly Sliced
Instructions
- Heat A Large Skillet Over High Heat.
- When Hot, Add 2 Tablespoons Butter, Onions, And Salt.
- Sauté On High Until Extra Moisture Evaporates, About 2 Minutes, Then Reduce Heat To Medium-High And Cook Onions Until Dark Brown In Color, About 5 Minutes.
- Remove From Skillet And Set Aside.
- Assemble Each Sandwich With 1 Slice Of Swiss On One Piece Of Bread And 1 Ounce Brie On The Other.
- Add ½ Of A Sliced Pear And Top With One-Fourth Of The Onions.
- Top Sandwich With Another Piece Of Bread, And Butter Outsides Of Sandwiches With 1 Tablespoon Butter On Each Slice.
- Return Skillet To Medium Heat.
- When Hot, Add Sandwiches.
- Cook Until Golden Brown, About 3 Minutes Per Side.
- Serve Immediately.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 618 kcal