Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this French Onion Grilled Cheese sandwich. Caramelized onions, Gruyère, and provolone cheese come together between slices of sourdough for a crispy, gooey delight.
Ingredients
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For the caramelized onions:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
For the sandwich:
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 slices Gruyère cheese
- 2 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, for bread)
- Extra butter for grilling
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: Melt butter in a skillet, add onions, sugar, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for 25–30 minutes until caramelized.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread mayonnaise on bread slices. Layer cheese, caramelized onions, more cheese. Top with bread.
- Grill the sandwich: Cook in buttered skillet until golden brown and crispy, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve.
Notes
- For a sharper flavor, use Swiss or aged white cheddar instead of Gruyère.
- Serve with tomato soup or a green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
