Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Pear & Pecan Grilled Cheese


Did you know it's National Grilled Cheese Month??

I love grilled cheese sandwiches.  My mom would always fix them for me when I was sick as a child.

Since it's a nationally recognized month for the grilled cheese sandwich, I knew I had to make mine special.

I liked the sweet pear in contrast to the sharp cheddar.  I also liked the crunch of the pecans and the creaminess of the cream cheese!  Pretty proud of my "fancy" grilled cheese.




What's your favorite way to make grilled cheese sandwiches??

Pear & Pecan Grilled Cheese

Ingredients:

2 slices bread
2 slices cheese (I used one slice cheddar, one slice mozzarella)
1 tablespoon cream cheese
2 slices of a pear
1/8 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place the cheese on the bread.
Spread on the cream cheese, pear slices, and pecans. Don't put the sandwich together.
Bake separate slices in the oven for 5-6 minutes.
Place slices together. 
Eat!!

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46 comments:

  1. Claire @ Un Bello AperitivoApril 13, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Wow, what a delicious sounding combination!

    I think a spinach, goat cheese, and cranberry grilled cheese would taste delicious, too!

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  2. KateApril 13, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    This sounds GREAT! I've done apple grilled cheese plenty of times (try it with blue cheese!), but never pear and nut. I may have to tinker with this idea!

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  3. KateApril 13, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    They have something like that at a restaurant near me! Only instead of cranberry, they use a fig preserve. VERY tasty.

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  4. Min {Honest Vanilla}April 13, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Nice twist ;) The texture must be amazing, with the pecan crunch, soft pears and sticky cheese!Happy grilled cheese month!

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  5. Sheila @ ElementsApril 13, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    What a wonderful idea! I'd love to try this! :) Our favorite grilled cheese sandwich has meat in it. It's grilled Swiss and prosciutto with Peppadew peppers. :) I really like that yours has fruit in it. Sounds so good! :)

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  6. BettyApril 13, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    That sounds really good! I bet the pear is a delicious contrast to the cheese. I'm a traditional grilled cheese girl myself, but this gooey sandwich has me seriously tempted! :)

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  7. Jihane JeantyApril 14, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I love fancy grilled cheese and yours looks delicious! My fave is swiss cheese, almonds, honey and salt on brioche.

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  8. Rachel ~ Dressed to DishApril 14, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Your grilled cheese looks so yummy! You have me wanting to go make a fancy grilled cheese! The last picture has me craving a bite of yours :)

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  9. Samantha @ Bikini BirthdayApril 14, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Oh I'm drooling over this! I love a gussied up grilled cheese

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  10. NinaApril 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    my goodness, that looks delish ^.^

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  11. LynnApril 14, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I didn't know it was National Grilled Cheese month. You can read one of our favorite grilled cheese on my blog here: http://lynnowhatsfordinner.blogspot.com/2011/03/grilled-cheese.html
    I'll have to give this one a try sometime soon! Thanks!

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  12. GenApril 14, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    That's an original association! I love your sandwich, the picture makes us want to take a bite! The cheddar is all dipping yum!

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  13. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    yummy! Love it, and I will be trying this for sure.

    My favorite grilled cheese it s this one...
    http://indigosugarspectrum.blogspot.com/2010/02/fancy-grilled-cheese.html

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  14. Kate (What Kate is Cooking)April 14, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    You have no idea how delicious I find this!! I LOVE grilled cheese, and I also love fruit / cheese /nuts together. I'm positive I will be making this sometime soon :)

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  15. HelenaApril 14, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I just wish I could find pecan nuts over here :( And thank you for your suggestion Katie, lemonade ice cream sounds awesome. Going to buy some lemons tomorrow!

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  16. Jenny (Fit Girl Foodie)April 14, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I did not celebrate the holiday and even more shameful is that I knew about it! :( Ahh I am in love with pecans! That sammie is amazing

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  17. Meghan SmithApril 14, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Wow look at that cheesy goodness! I love the combo of pears and cheese.

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  18. DessertForTwoApril 14, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Cream cheese on a grilled cheese sandwich sounds divine! I must try this :)

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  19. Halley SikesApril 15, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Mmmm! So gooey, and the pears are such a smart addition. I like apples and bacon with grilled cheese!

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  20. Nicole@HeatOvenTo350April 15, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    This looks delicious! I love variations on grilled cheese sandwiches. They are so easy and feel so gourmet.

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  21. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    That sounds soo good!!

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  22. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Thanks!! I thought so, too. Apple grilled cheese sounds awesome. I just picked up some blue cheese at the store to try it!:)

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  23. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Oh woooww... I love prosciutto!!

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  24. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Thanks, I thought it was a good contrast, too! :)

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  25. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Ahhh that sounds so good!! Brioche is the best.

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  26. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Thanks!! I'll make you one if you want lol

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  27. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Thanks!!
    p.s. I'm so happy your dad is doing better.

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  28. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Thanks Nina! :)

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  29. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Oh my gooosshhh, I just looked at that recipe. I wish you had pics, it sounds delicious.

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  30. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Thanks! You guys can come over and I'll make you some lol

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  31. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Thanks, Kate. I'm so glad you're going to try it! Let me know how you like it.

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  32. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    You don't have pecans?? Ahh that's so sad! :( I can send you some! I can't wait to see your lemonade ice cream recipe.

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  33. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Ahh man! :( You still have time!

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  34. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Me too!!! So good!

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  35. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Thank you, you totally should!

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  36. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Thank you. I never thought to put apples and bacon together, but that sounds sooo good.

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  37. KatieApril 16, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Thanks Nicola. I agree, I felt like a pro when I was making this lol

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  38. KateApril 17, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I'm trying the pear with blue cheese this weekend!

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  39. mmlepereApril 19, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I am another grilled cheese lover! This variation sounds great ... I will be trying it for sure. Also, thanks for stopping by our blog!
    ~Michele

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  40. megiApril 24, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Katie, this looks delicious, I love pear, pecans and cheese, lovely combination!

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  41. BrandieApril 24, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I want to try this - SOOO YUMMY sounding!

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  42. Lin AnnApril 25, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I love different ideas like this! I bet it tasted really good. Thanks for sharing and thanks for stopping by my blog. Yours is great too! I'll be back for sure!

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  43. DessertForTwoApril 25, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Cream cheese on a grilled cheese sandwich sounds divine! I must try this :)

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  44. DessertForTwoApril 25, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Cream cheese on a grilled cheese sandwich sounds divine! I must try this :)

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  45. The Food HunterApril 25, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    What a combo for a grilled cheese. Love it!!

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  46. The Food HunterApril 25, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    What a combo for a grilled cheese. Love it!!

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