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title: Grilled Pear, Bacon & Cheese Sandwiches
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/grilled-pear-bacon-and-cheese-sandwiches-66045f4965bb5650a20d895f
servings: 2
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Soy, Wheat, Milk, Tree Nuts]
tags: [Quick, Easy Cleanup, New]
rating: 0/5
rating_count: 0
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Sweet pear and savory cheese create a delightful flavor combination that many customers loved
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: While tasty, some found the recipe had many steps; consider streamlining for quicker preparation
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Sandwich%20Recipes/grilled-pear-bacon-cheese-sandwiches.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel, and finely chop @shallot{1%unit}. Core, quarter, and thinly slice @pear{1%large}. Quarter @lemon{1%unit}.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tsp} and 1 tbsp @butter{3%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add pear, shallot, @honey{1%tbsp}, juice from one lemon wedge, ½ tsp @sugar{½%tsp}, and a pinch of @salt{to taste%unit}. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until pear has softened, ~{5%minutes}. Turn off heat and transfer to a #small bowl{}. Stir in juice from one lemon wedge. Wash out pan.

Evenly layer half the @sourdough bread{4%slices} with @gouda cheese{2%oz}. Top with pear mixture, @white cheddar cheese{2%oz}, and remaining sourdough slices to form sandwiches.

Melt 1 tbsp butter in the same pan over medium heat. Once hot, add sandwiches and push around in pan until butter has absorbed. Cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is slightly melted, ~{4%minutes}. Add another 1 tbsp butter to pan, flip sandwiches, and push around again until butter has absorbed. Cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted, ~{4%minutes}.

While sandwiches are toasting, in a #large bowl{}, whisk together juice from one lemon wedge, 2 tbsp @olive oil{2%tbsp}, ¼ tsp salt, and @black pepper{to taste%unit}. Add @arugula{4%oz} and @pecans{¼%cup}. Toss to thoroughly coat.

Meanwhile, cook @bacon{4%strips} in a separate pan until crisp ~{5%minutes}. Halve sandwiches on a diagonal. Divide sandwiches, bacon, and salad between plates. Serve.