Baked Cheddar Pear Sandwiches

Last Updated on November 11, 2023

These Baked Cheddar Pear Sandwiches are simple to make and are a quick and easy meal for the family.

I was feeling a bit nostalgic for the good old grilled cheese, but wanted to change it up with a more adult flair.

So I thought, why not add fruit to this grilled cheese sandwich?

Sharp and salty cheddar cheese paired with the crisp sweetness of a sliced pear makes for a satisfying and flavorful alternative to the classic grilled cheese.

Take it even farther by adding a few sauteed onions to this sandwich, which are optional.

Add some sweet and tangy homemade maple mustard and this sandwich becomes a new family favorite.

With this recipe, I decided to bake the sandwiches, and I love how they turned out!

The bread browned beautifully, the cheese melted perfectly, all while cutting down the cooking time considerably.

No more worrying about burning the bread or only making one or two at a time, just pop these sandwiches in the oven.

They only take a total of 15 minutes to bake and they will be ready to serve!

Ingredients needed for this sandwich

• Bread – I used a sour dough Italian bread for the bread. You can use any variety of bread for this sandwich. Or why not try try my recipe for A Tuscan Herb Artisan Bread.
• Margarine – Use your favorite vegan margarine or drizzle olive oil on both sides of the bread.
• Onion – I used a sauteed sweet onion on the sandwich. This is optional.
• Cheese – Use your favorite vegan cheddar cheese on this sandwich. But you can also try different cheeses, such as a Havarti, Swiss, or a smoked cheese for a little something different.
• Pear – A fresh ripe pear, sliced thin gives you a slight crisp and nutty sweet flavor to your sandwich.
• Maple Mustard – I made a alternate version of a honey mustard with maple syrup, yellow mustard and a vegan mayo. Don’t want to make your own? Use a store bought honey mustard.

How to make Baked Cheddar Pair Sandwiches

Preheat the oven to 375° F.

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Clean and slice the onion, optional.

Add oil to a small skillet, toss in the sliced onion and saute at a medium high heat until slightly browned, remove from the heat, set aside.

Butter the sliced bread on both sides and lay on the parchment lined baking sheet.

Slice the cheese and place onto a slice of buttered bread.

If adding the sauteed onion, add on top of the cheese.

Clean and thinly slice the pear, lay on top of the onions.

Butter the top slice of bread on both sides and lay on top of the finished sandwich.

Place the filled baking sheet into the oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Remove the baking sheet after 10 minutes and flip the sandwiches.

Return the baking sheet to the oven for about another 5 minutes.

After the cheese has melted and the bread is browned, remove from the oven.

Serve these Baked Cheddar Pear Sandwiches with a side of honey mustard or the maple mustard or if you can open the sandwich, drizzle on the inside of the sandwich.

How to make the Maple Mustard

Add the maple syrup, mustard, and mayo together in a small bowl.

Stir until well combined.

Serve on the side of the sandwich for dipping, or drizzle on the sandwich.

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