French Onion Grilled Cheese
Indulge in a comforting French Onion Grilled Cheese sandwich, featuring rich, caramelized onions and gooey Gruyère cheese sandwiched between crispy bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yellow or sweet onions
- 4 slices of sourdough or crusty bread
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions by slicing them thinly.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions and a sprinkle of salt. Stir occasionally and cook for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer caramelized onions and shredded Gruyère cheese on the non-buttered side, then top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Grill the sandwich in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the sandwich sliced in half and enjoy!
Notes
For a fun twist, serve with a side of au jus for dipping and try adding mushrooms or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, comfort food, French onion, easy recipes