Savory French Onion Grilled Cheese for Comfort Food Lovers

Delight in this French Onion Grilled Cheese, a savory mix of gooey cheese and caramelized onions between crispy bread.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 1

Total Time 41

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: French

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Caramelized Onions

2 tablespoons Butter Essential for achieving sweet, rich taste
2 medium Onions Slowly cook in butter until golden brown

For the Sandwich Assembly

1 cup Gruyère Cheese Or Swiss/Cheddar, for a rich melting experience
2 slices Hearty Bread e.g., sourdough or ciabatta

For Grilling

2 tablespoons Butter or Olive Oil For a crispy, golden exterior
2 tablespoons Garlic Butter Optional, for extra flavor

Equipment

skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for French Onion Grilled Cheese

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
Spread butter or garlic butter on one side of each slice of bread. Lay the prepared slices butter-side down.
Layer caramelized onions and 1 cup of shredded Gruyère cheese between the slices of bread, buttered sides facing out.
Preheat skillet over medium heat. Grill the sandwich for 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and grill the other side for another 4-5 minutes.
Remove from skillet, let sit for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm, possibly with French onion soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 16gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, slowly cook onions to achieve perfect caramelization and use medium heat when grilling to prevent burning.

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