French Onion Grilled Cheese (From the Sandwich King)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Yummy French Onion Grilled Cheese sandwich for lunch
in Sandwich

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 yellow onions
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
8 slices white American cheese
1 loaf of sliced sourdough bread
butter , to butter the bread slices

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
490
Sugar
7g
Fat
29g
The French Onion Grilled Cheese recipe is an elevated version of the classic grilled cheese sandwich. It is inspired by the popular French onion soup, combining caramelized onions with gooey American cheese between two slices of sourdough bread. This popular dish is a perfect lunch option for cheese lovers and is a great recipe to test in the kitchen as it is quick and easy to prepare.

Instructions

1.Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet until melted.
2.Add onions, salt and pepper - stir to coat in butter & oil mixture, then cook for around 20 minutes until deep golden brown color is reached.
3.Add in sherry and thyme, stir and cook for another minute.
4.Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
5.Arrange 4 slices of bread in a single layer and add American cheese slices on top of every slice of bread.
6.Add caramelized onions on top of cheese slices.
7.Top with remaining slices of bread and butter the top layer of bread.
8.Press it using a spatula and cook until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese has started melting.
9.Brush the top layer of bread with butter, then flip over the sandwich.
10.Press it again using the spatula and cook until golden brown.

PROS

Quick & easy recipe that is perfect for lunch.

It has a great presentation and the combined French onion soup and grilled cheese recipe makes it extra special.

The dish has a lot of flavor.

CONS

This recipe utilizes a lot of cheese and butter which may not be ideal for those watching their fat intake.

Eating too many carbs can lead to consuming excess calories and blood sugar fluctuations.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The caramelized onion in the French Onion Grilled Cheese is rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals.
They are also high in vitamin C and fiber, which can help support the immune system and digestive health.
American cheese is a good source of calcium, which helps maintain strong bones and teeth.

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