Sage Butter and Pear Grilled Cheese
Topped with a blend of three cheeses and grilled until golden brown, this sage butter and pear grilled cheese is the ultimate fall sandwich and perfect for dipping into a warm autumn soup!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 590kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 pear
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 16-18 fresh sage leaves
- 8 slices bread such as sourdough
Instructions
- Shred the cheeses and combine together in a mixing bowl. Quarter the pear and remove the core. Thinly slice each quarter and set aside. Pick the stems from the sage leaves. Tear any large leaves in half.
- Place a non-stick skillet over medium low heat. Add half of the butter and allow to melt. Add half of the sage leaves and sauté for a minute or two, stirring frequently. Add four of the bread slices to the skillet, rubbing each one around in the butter so the bottoms are well coated.
- Top each bread slice with some of the shredded cheese. Top two of the bread slices each with the thinly sliced pears. Turn the heat down to low and cover the skillet. Check the skillet every few minutes to make sure the bread isn't getting too dark. If the extra sage leaves in the pan start to burn, they can be removed and discarded.
- Once the cheese is mostly melted, carefully flip the bread slices together to make two sandwiches. Continue grilling, flipping occasionally, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. Set the sandwiches aside and keep warm.
- Wipe out the skillet and repeat with the remaining ingredients to make two more sandwiches. Enjoy!
Notes
You can substitute with different varieties of cheese, however it is recommended to use at least one good melting cheese, such as mozzarella or fontina to create that classic melted filling.
A non-stick pan is highly recommended to ensure the bread doesn't get too dark before the cheese melts.
Nutrition
Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 929mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1060IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 752mg | Iron: 2mg
