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Gourmet Grilled Cheese

This gourmet grilled cheese recipe is an easy way to elevate your favorite! Loaded with caramelized onions and green apple for a deliciously indulgent treat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Author: Julie Blanner

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bread Sliced French or Italian, Sourdough, or any high quality bread
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 slice gruyere cheese
  • 1 slice white cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon caramelized onions
  • ¼ cup granny smith apple sliced

Instructions

  • Add butter to warm skillet over medium heat. Add bread.
    1 tablespoon salted butter, 2 slices bread
    Bread on a stovetop pan for a gourmet grilled cheese.
  • Add your cheese to the top of each piece of bread. Grill until melted.
    1 slice gruyere cheese, 1 slice white cheddar cheese
    Bread with cheese slices on a stovetop pan for a gourmet grilled cheese.
  • Add caramelized onion and apple just before removing from heat.
    1 tablespoon caramelized onions, ¼ cup granny smith apple
    Bread with cheese slices on a stovetop pan for a gourmet grilled cheese.
  • Sandwich together. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use quality bread

Variations

  • Use pears instead of apple slices.
  • Add condiments like homemade mayo, or your favorite mustard.
  • Try mayo in place of butter in this recipe for a mayo grilled cheese.

Storage Notes

Grilled cheese sandwiches can sit out while serving for up to two hours safely. Of course, they are absolutely best when they’re hot off the stove.
You can refrigerate your grilled cheese for up to three days when wrapped in an airtight container. Slowly reheat in your skillet after bringing it to room temperature for 30 minutes (allowing for more even heat in the skillet).
Flash freeze on a sheet pan before wrapping tightly and storing in your freezer for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 616mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1014IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 628mg | Iron: 2mg