Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwiches
Elevate your lunch game with these irresistible Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwiches, a gourmet twist on a classic comfort food. Featuring buttery, golden-brown sourdough bread, gooey melted Gruyere cheese, and sweet, thinly sliced ripe pear, this sandwich balances savory and sweet flavors in every bite. A drizzle of honey adds a touch of natural sweetness, while fresh thyme leaves (optional) infuse a subtle herbaceous note. In just 18 minutes, you can whip up this sophisticated yet easy-to-make sandwich that’s perfect for a quick meal, a brunch centerpiece, or an indulgent snack. Serve warm and enjoy the comforting crunch and rich, layered flavors you’ll crave again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 medium ripe pear, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
Lay the 4 slices of sourdough bread on a flat surface. Spread the softened butter evenly on one side of each slice.
Flip the slices over and divide the shredded gruyere cheese evenly between two slices (on the unbuttered side).
Layer the thin pear slices on top of the cheese, ensuring they are distributed evenly.
Drizzle the honey over the pear slices and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves, if using.
Place the remaining slices of bread on top, buttered side facing out, to assemble the sandwiches.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
Carefully place the sandwiches onto the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, pressing gently with a spatula to encourage even browning and melting.
Flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing in half and serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.3 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 1984 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.3 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g | ||
| Protein | 52.9 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1183 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 456 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
