Ultimate French Onion Grilled Cheese
A decadent take on the classic grilled cheese, infused with the rich, aromatic flavors of French onion soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 slices of sturdy bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or baguette)
- 2 medium-sized onions (yellow or sweet)
- 4 oz Gruyère cheese (or Emmental/cheddar)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus extra for spreading)
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly for even caramelization.
- Caramelize the onions in a skillet with butter for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep the bread by generously buttering one side of each slice.
- Assemble the sandwich with caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese between slices of bread.
- Grill the sandwich in the skillet over medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Slice the sandwich in half and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or classic French onion soup for the perfect pairing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, French onion, comfort food, vegetarian sandwich
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