Caramelized Onion & Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The Caramelized Onion & Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a gourmet twist on the classic comfort food. With layers of gooey sharp cheddar, sweet caramelized onions, and crisp apple slices, all nestled between perfectly toasted sourdough bread, this delightful sandwich elevates any meal. Perfect for cozy afternoons or elegant brunches, its irresistible blend of flavors ensures it will become your new favorite recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the sliced onion and cook slowly until golden brown (15-20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Layer one slice of bread with half the cheddar cheese, followed by the caramelized onions and apple slices. Top with remaining cheese and place the second slice of bread on top.
- Heat the remaining butter in the skillet. Grill the assembled sandwich until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side) and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, slice in half, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 270g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg