Description
A decadent grilled cheese sandwich elevated with deeply caramelized French onions and a blend of savory cheeses. This gourmet twist on a classic is perfect for a comforting lunch or a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 onions, sweet or yellow
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 slices bread, sturdy (e.g., sourdough or whole wheat)
- 1 cup cheese (mix of Gruyère and mild Cheddar, freshly grated)
- 3 tablespoons broth (vegetable or chicken)
- Vegetable Gelling Agent (optional, e.g., agar-agar)
Instructions
Instructions
- Slice onions into thin rings.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onions.
- Sauté the onions for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- After about 10 minutes, add 3 tablespoons of broth and stir well.
- Generously butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Spread a layer of grated cheese on the unbuttered side.
- Place a few spoonfuls of the caramelized onions on top of the cheese and sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.
- Place a second slice of bread, buttered side out, on top of the filling.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich in it.
- Fry the sandwich for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it cool briefly, and cut diagonally.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like thyme or parsley if desired.
Notes
Notes
- Store leftovers in Tupperware.
- Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Serve with a fresh salad.
- For more flavor, use Gruyère cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg