• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
The Redhead Baker logo
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • Contact
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » 30 Minutes or Less

    Brie and Pear Grilled Cheese

    Published: Apr 30, 2014 by Coleen · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Brie and Pear Grilled Cheese by The Redhead Baker

    Did you know April is Grilled Cheese month? Before the month is over, I wanted to bring you a "fancy" grilled cheese sandwich.

    Grilled cheese is one of those foods that always takes me back to my childhood. I can remember going out to play in the snow, in thermal underwear over my snowpants, two pairs of socks inside my snow boots, and still coming back inside after a while with frozen hands and feet. My parents would make us grilled cheese and soup (chicken noodle for me; tomato for my brother).

    Brie and Pear Grilled Cheese by The Redhead Baker

    Grilled cheese was always made with American cheese. As we got older, my dad would urge us to try different versions of the sandwich: grilled cheese with Muenster, grilled cheese with a slice of ham or tomato. I'd turn them down, preferring my good old American grilled cheese sandwich.

    This brie-and-pear grilled cheese is actually the first time I've ever strayed from my beloved American grilled cheese. The sandwich is inspired by an appetizer I had at a restaurant in Allentown, PA, which is sadly no longer on the menu. It was a brie and pear quesadilla, and it was absolutely delicious. So when brainstorming ideas for a "fancy" grilled cheese, I decided to incorporate those flavors.

    This sandwich would be perfect for lunch, or serve with a soup or salad for a quick and easy dinner.

    Brie and Pear Grilled Cheese by The Redhead Baker

    Brie and Pear Grilled Cheese

    Inspired by a dish at Allentown Brew Works

    Ingredients

    • 4 slices sourdough bread
    • 1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
    • 4 oz brie, sliced thin
    • 1 pear, sliced very thin

    Directions

    1. Preheat a skillet or griddle pan over medium to medium-high heat.
    2. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
    3. Place two slices of bread (or one, if skillet is small) in the skillet butter-side down, then layer a slice of Brie, a layer of pear slices, then another layer of Brie on each piece of bread. Top with second piece of bread, butter-side up.
    4. Cook until the bottom slice of bread is golden down. Carefully flip each sandwich and continue cooking until the second side is golden brown and the Brie is melted.
    5. Remove from the skillet and serve hot.

    Yield: two sandwiches

    More recipes you may enjoy

    • Caribbean-Spiced Pork Chops with Mango Salsa
    • Pineapple-Chipotle Pork Tacos
    • Spanish Shrimp and Rice
    • One-Pan Lasagna

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

      April 30, 2014 at 8:48 am

      OMG- look at the cheesy goodness- I love brie and I love pears!!!

      Reply
    2. Christine from Cook the Story says

      April 30, 2014 at 9:26 am

      What a perfect ending for National Grilled Cheese month!

      Reply
    3. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

      April 30, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      I am a BIG fan of fancy grilled cheese. And it doesn't get much fancier than this! I have to say, brie is my absolute favorite. My mom brought some back when she went to France and I've been in love ever since. Can't wait to try it in this sandwich!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Popular Posts

    Lemoncello Tiramisu

    A short rib on the bone over mashed potatoes with gravy.

    Instant Pot Red Wine Short Ribs

    Chocolate espresso cookies are rich and fudgy. Espresso powder enriches the flavor of the chocolate and adds coffee flavor, too. #Choctoberfest

    Chocolate Espresso Cookies #Choctoberfest

    Peach butter is smoother and less sweet than peach preserves, resulting in a purer peach flavor. Canning peach butter preserves the flavor all year long. #SundaySupper

    Peach Butter

    Key lime pie parfaits — all the flavor of the pie without the work! This no-bake layered dessert is quick and easy to make. #BrunchWeek TheRedheadBaker.com

    Key Lime Pie Parfaits

    Creme Anglaise

    Irish Oatmeal Bread #StPatricksDay | theredheadbaker.com

    Irish Oatmeal Bread

    Chicken tacos are spiced with ancho chile powder and topped with cilantro slaw and avocado cream. This delicious meal is ready in under 30 minutes!

    Ancho Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Avocado Cream

    Contact

    • Email me
    • Media Kit
    • FAQ coming soon!

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Copyright Policy
    • Accessability Policy

    Footer

    Newsletter

    • Sign up for newsletters and updates through email

    Footer

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Copyright Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Media Kit
    • FAQ coming soon!

    As an Amazon Associate I earn a small percentage from qualifying purchases.

    Protected By Pixsy

    The Redhead Baker is a registered trademark.

    Copyright © 2021 Brunch Pro on the Brunch Pro Theme

    • 14
    37 shares