Grilled cheese and pear sandwiches

2 Tablespoons butter
1 smal onion, finely chopped
salt and pepper
8 slices of pumpernickel or favorite type of sliced bread
6 ounces shredded smoked gouda cheese
1 Comice or Anjou pear, quartered and thinly sliced lengthwise

1. In a small skillet, melt 1 Tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 15 minutes, Set aside.

2. Heat a griddle on 2 large skillets over medium heat. Top 4 bread slices with cheese , reserved onion and pear. Cover with the remaining 4 bread slices.

3. Melt the remaining 1 Tablespoon butter on the griddle, add the sandwiches and cook over medium low heat, until the bread is toasted and cheese melted at 3 to 4 minutes a side. Cut in 4 triangles.