Description

This gourmet grilled cheese sandwich combines crisp, golden sourdough bread with gooey sharp white cheddar, juicy caramelized peaches, and a sweet drizzle of honey. It’s an easy yet impressive twist on classic comfort food, perfect for lunch, brunch, or a decadent snack.

Ingredients

Scale

4 slices hearty sourdough or rustic country bread (thick-cut)
2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened
1–2 medium ripe peaches, thinly sliced (about 1 cup/150g)
4 ounces (115g) sharp white cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded
2 teaspoons (10ml) honey, plus extra for drizzling
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Pinch sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

Slice the bread into four thick, even pieces (about 3/4-inch each). Wash, dry, and thinly slice the peaches. Grate cheese if needed and let butter soften.
Lay out bread slices and spread softened butter on one side of each. Flip two slices over (buttered side down). Layer half the cheddar on the unbuttered side, arrange peach slices over cheese, drizzle with 1 teaspoon honey, sprinkle with thyme (if using), sea salt, and pepper. Top with remaining cheddar and close sandwiches with remaining bread, buttered side out.
Preheat a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-low heat until hot but not smoking.
Place sandwiches in skillet and press gently with a spatula. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, flipping once, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. If bread browns too quickly, lower heat and cover pan for a minute to help cheese melt.
Sandwiches are done when cheese is fully melted and bread is deeply golden. For extra melty cheese, cover pan with a lid for the last minute.
Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board, let cool for 1 minute, slice in half, drizzle with extra honey, and sprinkle with more thyme if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use ripe but firm peaches and pat them dry to avoid soggy bread. Layer cheese on both sides of the peaches to help hold the sandwich together. Cook over medium-low heat for even browning and gooey cheese. Variations include using gluten-free bread, vegan cheese and butter, or swapping in other fruits like apples or pears. Serve hot for maximum meltiness.

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 450
Sugar: 13
Sodium: 600
Fat: 24
Saturated Fat: 13
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 3.5
Protein: 16

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