Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this French Onion Grilled Cheese. Caramelized onions, a blend of Gruyère and mozzarella cheese, and savory herbs come together between slices of crusty bread for a gourmet twist on a classic sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramelized Onions:
- 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
Grilled Cheese:
- 4 slices sourdough or French bread
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- extra butter for grilling
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with olive oil. Add onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook for 20–25 minutes until caramelized. Stir in thyme.
- Prepare the Cheese: Mix Gruyère and mozzarella in a bowl.
- Build the Sandwich: Spread Dijon on bread slices. Layer cheese, caramelized onions, more cheese, and top with bread.
- Grill the Sandwich: Heat butter in a skillet. Grill sandwich for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by brushing bread with beef broth before grilling.
- Pair with a light soup or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
