Ultimate French Onion Grilled Cheese
A comforting fusion of gooey cheese and rich caramelized onions, this French Onion Grilled Cheese is a nostalgic delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
- 4 slices thick, hearty bread
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt.
- Stir occasionally until onions are deep golden brown (20-30 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped thyme once the onions are caramelized.
- Spread the remaining butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread in a skillet, buttered side down, and layer with caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese, then top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and repeat.
- Remove the sandwich from the pan, let sit for a minute, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
For a gourmet twist, drizzle with truffle oil or serve with tomato soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: French Onion, Grilled Cheese, Comfort Food, Sandwich, Cheese