Description
A decadent keto-approved grilled cheese with caramelized pear and apple, brie, sharp cheddar, and thyme. Achieve 18g protein per serving with creamy cheese layers and autumn-inspired fruit flavors, all in 25 minutes. Perfect for a high-protein, fall-themed lunch.
Ingredients
4 keto-friendly sourdough bread slices
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
4 oz brie cheese, sliced
2 firm pears, thinly sliced
2 low-sugar apples, thinly sliced
1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp water (for brushing fruit)
Instructions
Preheat cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat
Peel pears and apples, slice into mandarin-shaped slices
Use fingertips to gently pat fruit dry and coat with 1 tbsp water
Arrange pear and apple slices in concentric circles on bread
Spread grated Dijon mustard on bread bottom
Layer 4 brie slices at 45° angles, then crumbled cheddar around edges
Sprinkle thyme along fruit seams
Butter top bread slices and place over filling
Cook 4 minutes until golden, rotate 90°, cook 3-4 minutes on second side
Rest 2 minutes before slicing into quarters
Notes
Use keto sourdough bread (1-2g net carbs per slice)
Swap brie with Camembert for a sharper flavor
Add a squeeze of lemon over fruit before assembly
Preheat oven to 200°F to keep portions warm
Avoid over-juicy fruit selections
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fall-inspired