French Onion Grilled Cheese
A cozy take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 slices thick-cut sourdough bread (or any preferred bread)
- 2 medium-sized onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for spreading
- 1/3 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- Salt, to taste
- Garlic powder (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
- Prepare the bread: Lay out the slices on a clean surface and spread softened butter on one side of each slice.
- Assemble the sandwich: On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer the caramelized onions followed by Gruyère cheese. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Cook it up: Heat your skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich in it. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Melt and flip: Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve with style: Let the sandwich rest for a minute before slicing and serve with tomato soup or a salad.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil and use plant-based cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, French onion, comfort food, sandwiches, easy recipes