Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Caramelized Onion and Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwich, a perfect fall-inspired twist on a classic comfort food. This gourmet sandwich combines the sweetness of caramelized onions and crisp apples with rich layers of melty cheeses, all enveloped in golden, toasted sourdough. Enhanced by aromatic sage butter, it brings warmth and heartiness to your lunch or dinner table. Whether enjoyed solo or paired with a fresh salad, this sandwich is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 honeycrisp apple (thinly sliced)
- 2 large yellow onions (sliced 1/2 inch thick)
- 8 oz cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 oz brie cheese (sliced into 1/2" slivers)
- 1 tbsp fresh sage (chopped)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- To caramelize the onions, heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and stir occasionally. After 10 minutes, add 1 teaspoon kosher salt and continue cooking for an additional 30–40 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix chopped sage with remaining softened butter and salt to create sage butter.
- Assemble the sandwich by layering brie, cheddar, apple slices, caramelized onions, and more cheddar between two slices of bread spread with sage butter.
- Cook in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg