French Onion Grilled Cheese
A deliciously comforting twist on a classic grilled cheese with rich, savory French onion flavors.
- 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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- Crusty sourdough or whole grain bread
- 2–3 sweet onions
- Gruyère cheese
- Butter
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt.
- Cook for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer Gruyère cheese on the unbuttered side of one slice.
- Distribute caramelized onions on top of the cheese, then add more cheese before topping with the second slice of bread, buttered side out.
- Heat the skillet over medium heat and cook the sandwich for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- Flip the sandwich and repeat until both sides are golden and the cheese is melted.
- Let sit for a minute before slicing and serve.
Notes
Pair your grilled cheese with a bowl of warm French onion soup for a complete experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, French onion, comfort food, sandwich
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