Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with this Pear & Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Loaded with ripe pears, creamy brie cheese, crunchy nuts, and a hint of sweetness from honey and dried cranberries, this grilled cheese is a gourmet twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pears:
- 2 medium pears
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Grilled Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 slices bread (½-inch thick bread slices or about ¼-inch)
- 6 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons mixed nuts (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1 cup fresh arugula
Instructions
- Cook pears: Wash and slice pears, cook with olive oil, honey, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Prepare the sandwich: Melt butter in a skillet. Layer bread, brie, nuts, cranberries, cooked pears, arugula, and more brie. Cook until golden and toasty.
Notes
- You can customize this sandwich by adding crispy bacon or a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pear, brie, grilled cheese, sandwich, gourmet, sweet, savory
