Fruit and cheese makes a worthy finish to a meal, but with this grilled cheese recipe with pear, it IS the meal. And a good one, too. Combine pears with fontina and an herb sauce for a creamy, dreamy, sweet and savory lunch sandwich. Any bread can work, but give this a try with either raisin or rye for something even more special.

Tips for the Best Grilled Cheese

Though we’ve suggest Fontina, Taleggio, brie, or Monterey Jack, you can also combine cheeses. Chose a blend of cheeses for depth of flavor and meltability. Butter the bread generously, and for an extra crispy and flavorful crust, you can even mix a little bit of olive oil into the butter. Also, once you’ve got everything together on the pan, press your sandwich down gently with a spatula to make sure it’s all coagulated.

Recipe by Cheryl Alters Jamison
Styling by Keith Recker and Julia Platt Leonard
Photography by Tira Howard

Special thanks to Brad Furry and Bradyn Furry for their help on this delicious photo shoot.

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