Pear Apple Cheddar Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Bagel Sandwich
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4.6
Pear Apple Cheddar Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Bagel Sandwich
Description
This sandwich brings together several distinct components on a toasted everything bagel. Thinly sliced onions are slowly caramelized in olive oil and sea salt over nearly an hour, developing a deep golden-brown sweetness. The bagels are toasted under the broiler and topped with melted cheddar cheese before being spread with fig preserves, which adds a sweet contrast.
On the lower bagel halves, fresh arugula adds a peppery bite, while slices of ripe apple and pear provide crisp texture and subtle fruit sweetness. A sunnyside-up egg crowns the filling, contributing both a creamy yolk and additional richness. When assembled, the sandwich offers a mix of savory, sweet, and fresh flavors with varied textures ranging from chewy bagel to tender caramelized onions and crunchy fruit.
This combination works well for a substantial breakfast or lunch option, pairing textures and flavor contrasts in a convenient handheld format. Toasting the bagel until golden and melting the cheese ensures each bite has a satisfying balance of warmth and freshness.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced, large
- 2 arugula heaping handfuls
- 2 egg sunnyside up
- 2 everything bagels toasted, I used gluten-free
- 4 lices cheddar cheese or cheese of choice
- 1/2 apple sliced (I used an Envy apple, ripe
- 1/2 pear cored and sliced, ripe, Bosc variety
- 4 tablespoons fig preserves
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the sliced onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to sweat and turn translucent, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle liberally with sea salt, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden-brown and caramelized, about 45 minutes more.
- Preheat the oven to the high broil setting.
- Slice the bagels in half and place them on a baking sheet. Toast on the top shelf of the oven under the broiler until golden-brown, about 1 minute. Remove bagels from the oven and add a slice of cheddar on all four slices of bagel. Place back in the hot oven until melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Smear 1 tablespoon of fig preserves over each cheesy bagel slice.
- Top the bagel bottoms with wilted arugula, sliced apple, pear, caramelized onions, and a sunny side up egg. Place the bagel tops on top, slice in half and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2bagel sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 2 | |
| Calories | 433kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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