Description
Experience the comfort of a warm grilled cheese sandwich infused with the rich flavors of French onion soup.
Ingredients
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- Sourdough or Ciabatta Bread
- 4 medium Yellow Onions
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 8 ounces Gruyère Cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
- 1 cup Beef or Vegetable Broth
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the sliced yellow onions and cook gently, stirring frequently, until they begin to caramelize and become golden brown (about 15-20 minutes).
- Once the onions are caramelized, add the cup of broth and fresh thyme, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- While the onions are simmering, butter the outsides of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, add the caramelized onion mixture and a handful of grated Gruyère cheese. Top with a second slice of bread, ensuring the buttered side is out.
- Place the sandwich in a skillet over medium heat. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Slice the sandwich in half and serve warm, optionally pairing with tomato soup or a green salad.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, consider whole grain bread and low-fat cheese options. Also, olive oil can be used instead of butter for a healthier fat option.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, comfort food, French onion
