Jammy Gorgonzola and Pear Grilled Cheese

Gorgonzola grilled cheese cut in half on a white plate.

Jammy Gorgonzola and Pear Grilled Cheese

Put down the plastic-wrapped cheese singles and try this savory Gorgonzola and Pear Grilled Cheese with Fig Jam. Sweet, seasonal pears get jammy with figs and creamy gorgonzola cheese. It's a melt-in-your-mouth delicious spin on the classic grilled cheese.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Course Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 693 kcal

Equipment

1 grill pan or panini maker

Ingredients

▢ 4 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
▢ 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
▢ pinch of flaky sea salt or Kosher salt
▢ 4 slices thick bread, such as sourdough about ½ thick
▢ 4 tablespoon fig jam
▢ 1 pear, peeled and sliced thin (Such as Bosc) about 7-8 slices, ¼ inch thick
▢ 4 oz gorgonzola cheese sliced or crumbled

Instructions

In a small bowl, add the softened butter, thyme, and salt. Mix to combine and set aside. (If using salted butter, omit the additional salt).
4 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, pinch of flaky sea salt or Kosher salt
Heat a grill/saute pan or panini maker on medium-high heat.
Spread about 1 tablespoon of fig jam over one side of each bread slice. Layer the pear slices and gorgonzola evenly on two of the slices, jam-side up. Place the remaining slices of bread on top, with the fig jam facing inward, to form sandwiches.
4 slices thick bread, such as sourdough, 4 tablespoon fig jam, 1 pear, peeled and sliced thin (Such as Bosc), 4 oz gorgonzola cheese
Brush (or spread) half of the thyme butter over the tops of the sandwiches, then place them butter-side down in a heated grill pan or skillet. Cook, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bottoms are golden brown. Spread the remaining butter on the un-buttered sides, flip the sandwiches, and continue cooking until the bread is crisp, golden, and the cheese has melted and is bubbling, about 4–5 minutes total.
If using a panini maker, follow the manufacturer's directions and cook until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Notes

For the best taste, make sure your pears are ripe. The riper the pears, the sweeter and softer they will get when grilled.
Choose a good-quality bread.
You can substitute blue cheese for the gorgonzola.

Nutrition*

*Nutrition information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Actual values may vary based on ingredients, measurements, and substitutions.

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