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Caramelized Onion & Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A gourmet grilled cheese sandwich layered with sweet caramelized onions, tender apples, and melted cheese on golden toasted bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Sandwich
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 medium apple thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or gruyere
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Slowly caramelize onions in butter over medium-low heat until golden.
  2. Lightly sauté apple slices until just tender.
  3. Butter bread slices on one side.
  4. Layer cheese, onions, apples, and herbs between bread slices.
  5. Grill sandwiches until bread is golden and cheese is melted.

Notes

Cook low and slow for best caramelization and melty cheese.