Uptown Gorilla Cheese Sandwiches
Elevate your grilled cheese game with these indulgent Uptown Gorilla Cheese Sandwiches, where sweet meets savory in perfect harmony. This gourmet twist on a classic features tangy Gruyere cheese and a luscious spread of honey-cinnamon cream cheese, paired with caramelized banana slices infused with brown sugar. Nestled between golden, buttery slices of sourdough bread, these sandwiches are grilled to crispy perfection, creating a gooey, melty, and utterly irresistible bite. Perfect for brunch or a decadent snack, this recipe balances rich flavors and unique textures, making it a show-stopping treat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this is comfort food with an upscale twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 Banana, ripe but firm
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Peel the banana and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
Carefully add the banana slices to the skillet in a single layer. Sauté for 1-2 minutes on each side, until the slices are caramelized and golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with the honey and ground cinnamon until smooth and spreadable.
Spread one side of each slice of sourdough bread with the softened butter. Flip the slices over and spread the unbuttered sides with the cream cheese mixture.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese evenly over two slices of the bread, on top of the cream cheese mixture.
Arrange the caramelized banana slices evenly over the Gruyere cheese. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down lightly with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for 1-2 minutes. Slice in half and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.5 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.8 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 234 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 2492 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.2 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.9 g | ||
| Protein | 55.5 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1216 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 715 mg | 15% | |
*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.
