Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich
This Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich offers savory and sweet flavors that will exceed anyone’s expectations. A mouthwatering sandwich, made with only 4 ingredients, will surely become a favorite!
This Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich…
A few weeks ago, we posted our grilled cheese & apple sandwich. It combines savory flavors in one bite. But this one is different. It is an exquisite, mouthwatering sandwich, to say the least.
Pair blue cheese with subtle, sweet-tart pear and fresh arugula for a peppery bite, and the flavors will absolutely explode in your mouth!
Some time ago, I posted one of our Friday night pizzas, called the Pear and Roquefort Pizza. It’s basically made with the same ingredients: fresh pears, blue cheese, and fresh arugula. FYI: the pizza always turns out amazing!
So I thought of pairing the same three ingredients in a sandwich, and to my surprise, the result was fantastic!
Need I say more?
How to make this Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich?
There are 4 main ingredients (not including the sliced bread) that make this grilled cheese outstanding from all the rest:
- a pear
- blue cheese
- fresh arugula
- Dijon mustard
What is Blue cheese?
Blue cheese, or bleu cheese, is cheese made with cultures of mold, which gives it its blue spots or veins. It has a distinct smell that is caused by various cultivated bacteria.
Blue cheese is known for being very sharp and salty, but when it melts, it becomes creamy, smooth, and even mild-tasting. It’s amazingly flavorful.
What kind of pears should we use?
Sweet pears like Bosc and Bartlett pears will work perfectly. Besides, the benefits of eating pears are HUGE!
Pears help fight fatigue, plus they’re loaded with fiber, vitamins, and potassium, just to name a few. You can learn more about the benefits of eating pears in this article: Benefits of Eating Pears.
Why use arugula?
Arugula is like spinach. It is a nutrient-rich green and a cancer-fighting “superfood.” Plus, it is loaded with calcium, potassium, and vitamins B, C, and K. It’s an ideal green to keep in our refrigerator to add to salads and sandwiches. And because it is OUTSTANDING in this sandwich!
Your family and friends will LOVE this Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich.
SO AMAZING! You’ll wonder why you haven’t tried it before.
Serve this grilled sandwich for lunch or a light dinner, and maybe pair it with a bowl of soup. Try it with our spicy carrot soup, and even with our cream of broccoli soup -without the cream, they’re both delicious-tasting soups!
ENJOY!!
More Tasty Sandwiches…
- Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
- Mozzarella in Carrozza
- Italian Muffuletta Sandwich
- Roast Beef and Corned Beef Sandwiches with Spicy Slaw
- Grilled Cheese & Apple Sandwich
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And if you make this grilled cheese and pear sandwich, let us know and leave a comment with a star rating! We’d love to hear from you! 🙂
Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich
Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich offers both savory and sweet flavors that will exceed anyone's expectations. Sliced pears along with a cheese, fresh arugula, and some Dijon creates a grilled cheese sandwich that becomes insanely delicious!
Ingredients
- 4 Thick slices of country bread
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted or olive oil
- 4-ounces of Blue cheese - thinly sliced
- 1 large Bosc or Bartlett pear - thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- Optional: 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Brush one side of each slice of bread with butter or olive oil.
- Form sandwiches with buttered-side out. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on one side onto each sandwich, then add a few slices of pear and pile on some fresh arugula.
- Top with a thin slice of blue cheese and close the sandwiches.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over low heat. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Grill the sandwiches, on low heat until the bread is golden brown, crispy, and the cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Remove and cut sandwiches in half or diagonally and serve immediately.
- Serves 2
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 sandwiches Serving Size: 1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 362Total Fat: 23gCarbohydrates: 25.8gFiber: 3.2gSugar: 10.6gProtein: 14.3g
Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!
Happy Cooking 🙂
xo Anna and Liz
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I tried this sandwich and absolutely LOVED it. Thanks for this recipe!
So glad to hear Danielle! Thank you so much! Have a great week, and look forward to hearing from you again. 🙂
Thank you Abbe! If you really like pears, I know you will enjoy this sandwich as much as I do. Xo
Have a great weekend!
Those kids sure are cute! And this sandwich sounds divine. For some reason I’ve never used pears that often and I really like them. Thanks for giving me an excuse!
What an unusual combination, love this combo and I bet it is delicious!!!
Cheri, it’s so good you have to try this one and it’s even delicious on a pizza !
Thanks for stopping by!!
This is an amazing grilled cheese sandwich! The pear, blue cheese, and arugula combo sounds incredible! Pinning.
Thank you Thao!! Have a great day!!
Ooh! That sounds delicious Susan! I would probably be the only one in my family to eat the Stilton too. Thanks for leaving a comment!
One of my most memorable pear and blue cheese moments was at a restaurant in DisneyWorld that served port wine poached pears with Stilton and date bread. So delicious! I was the only one in my family that would eat the Stilton 🙂 Love this combination in a melty cheese sandwich!
Sounds so delicious! I love cheese with pears, so I would definitely love it all grilled up 🙂
Thanks Jennifer for your sweet comment!
Oh you’re welcome Sandra, and thank you for your sweet comment and encouraging words.
Now that’s a seriously delicious looking toasted sandwich! I love sweet and savoury together and I’m about the copy the recipe! Thanks so much for sharing so many delicious things with us here!