Pear Sandwich

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
8 slices pumpernickel bread
6 ounces gouda cheese, shredded
1 anjou pear, quartered and thinly sliced
salt and pepper, to taste

1. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a small frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, seasoning with salt and pepper and cook until carmelized and set aside.
3. In assembly line fashion, put cheese, onions, and pear slices on 4 slices of bread and top with the remaining 4 slices.
4. Heat a frying pan to medium-low heat and melt 1 tbsp butter.
5. Add the sandwiches and grill until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
6. Flip the sandwiches to toast the other side.