Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of a Caramelized Onion and Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwich, a delightful twist on the classic recipe that captures the essence of fall. This gourmet sandwich features sweet caramelized onions paired with crisp honeycrisp apples, all enveloped in layers of melted cheddar and creamy brie cheese. The result is a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors that will impress at any meal, whether itβs lunch, dinner, or a cozy snack. With easy preparation steps and customizable options, this grilled cheese is not just food; itβs an experience to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 8 oz cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 oz brie cheese (sliced into 1/2" slivers)
- 2 large yellow onions (sliced 1/2 inch thick)
- 1 honeycrisp apple (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp fresh sage (chopped)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter and add sliced onions with 1 tsp salt. Cook for 30β40 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare Sage Butter: Mix chopped sage and remaining butter with an additional tsp of salt in a small bowl.
- Assemble Sandwich: Layer one slice of sourdough with brie, cheddar, apples, caramelized onions, more cheddar, and top with another slice of bread spread with sage butter.
- Cook Sandwiches: Heat skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Cook each side for about 6 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheeses or breads to cater to your taste. For added flavor depth, consider incorporating herbs like thyme.