French Onion Grilled Cheese (Printer View)

Layers of caramelized onions and gooey cheese between buttery toasted bread create ultimate comfort.

# What you'll need:

→ Caramelized Onions

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
03 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

→ Sandwich

08 - 4 slices sourdough or country-style bread
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

# Method:

01 - Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown and deeply caramelized, about 25 to 30 minutes.
02 - Stir in thyme and balsamic vinegar; cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Butter one side of each bread slice. Spread Dijon mustard on the unbuttered side of two slices.
04 - Layer half of the Gruyère and mozzarella cheeses onto the mustard side. Add a generous spoonful of caramelized onions, then top with the remaining cheeses. Place the other bread slices on top, buttered side facing outward.
05 - Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 5 minutes per side, pressing gently and flipping once, until bread is golden and cheeses are fully melted.
06 - Allow the sandwiches to rest for 1 minute before slicing. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For extra flavor add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan before serving
  • Swap Gruyère for Comté or Swiss cheese if desired
03 -
  • Pairs beautifully with tomato soup or a simple green salad
  • Add a splash of dry white wine to the onions in step 2 for a more authentic French onion flavor
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