Description
Gourmet caramelized onion & apple grilled cheese sandwich elevates classic comfort fare with sophisticated flavors. Rich layers of melted cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and crisp apples create a delightful sandwich you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 8 oz (226 g) cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 oz (57 g) brie cheese, sliced into ½ inch slivers
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced ½ inch thick
- 1 honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
- 6 tbsps unsalted butter, divided, room temperature
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 2 tsps kosher salt
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions, stirring occasionally, until they transform into a deep amber color over 35-45 minutes. Sprinkle kosher salt midway and add water to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Sage Butter: Blend finely chopped sage leaves with softened butter and a pinch of kosher salt until smooth and aromatic.
- Layer Sandwich Components: On a slice of sourdough bread, arrange brie and cheddar cheese. Create a delicate pattern of thin apple slices across the cheese surface.
- Build Flavor Layers: Distribute caramelized onions evenly over apple slices. Sprinkle additional cheddar to create a complete cheese coverage.
- Finish and Butter Sandwich: Top with another sourdough slice. Generously brush the exterior with sage-infused butter.
- Grill to Perfection: Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Place sandwich in the skillet, cooking each side for approximately 6 minutes until golden brown and cheese melts completely.
- Serve: Slice diagonally and present immediately, showcasing the sandwich’s rich combination of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Slow-Cook Onions Patiently: Caramelization requires low, steady heat and consistent stirring to achieve golden, sweet perfection without burning.
- Select Quality Cheese Wisely: Combine creamy brie and sharp cheddar for a complex flavor profile that melts beautifully and creates textural contrast.
- Manage Bread Texture Carefully: Use thick-cut sourdough to provide sturdy structure and prevent soggy results while enhancing overall sandwich integrity.
- Control Heat Strategically: Medium heat ensures crispy golden exterior and thorough cheese melting without burning the bread’s delicate surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg