Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Caramelized Onion and Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwich—a delightful spin on a classic favorite. This recipe features the sweet richness of caramelized onions paired with crisp honeycrisp apples, melted cheddar, and creamy brie, all nestled between golden slices of sourdough bread. Perfect for cozy fall evenings or casual get-togethers, each bite offers a satisfying blend of savory and sweet. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, this sandwich is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 large yellow onions
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 honeycrisp apple
- 8 oz cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 oz brie cheese (sliced)
- 1 tbsp fresh sage (chopped)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: Heat 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and stir occasionally. After 10 minutes, add 1 tsp salt. Cook for another 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Make sage butter: Mix chopped sage with remaining softened butter and season with salt.
- Assemble sandwiches: Layer brie, cheddar, apple slices, and caramelized onions on one slice of bread. Top with another slice and spread sage butter on the outside.
- Cook sandwiches: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg