Name: Irresistible French Onion Grilled Cheese in 1 Hour
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients: For the Caramelized Onions: 1 lb yellow onions (about two large onions, peeled and cut into thin strips); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted; ½ teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 tablespoons dry red wine (malbec recommended); Pinch of cinnamon; Black pepper to taste; For the Grilled Cheese: 4 slices sourdough bread (fresh, large slices); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme; ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary; 7 oz white cheddar, shredded or 4 slices; 3 oz gruyere, shredded

Ingredients

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For the Caramelized Onions:
- 1 lb yellow onions (about two large onions, peeled and cut into thin strips)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 tablespoons dry red wine (malbec recommended)
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Black pepper to taste
For the Grilled Cheese:
- 4 slices sourdough bread (fresh, large slices)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 7 oz white cheddar, shredded or 4 slices
- 3 oz gruyere, shredded

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Instructions

For the Caramelized Onions:
1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan or cast-iron skillet.
2. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring often, until softened (about 20 minutes).
3. Add butter and cook for another 20 minutes, stirring every 2-4 minutes.
4. Mix in salt, sugar, cinnamon, and black pepper; cook for another 15 minutes.
5. At the 12-minute mark, add chopped garlic.
6. Deglaze with red wine, scraping the pan, and cook until wine reduces (2-3 minutes).
7. Set onions aside.
For the Grilled Cheese:
1. Melt butter with rosemary and thyme in a microwave-safe dish.
2. Brush butter mixture onto one side of each bread slice.
3. Place two slices butter-side-down in the skillet; top with caramelized onions.
4. Add white cheddar over the onions.
5. Close sandwiches with the remaining bread, butter-side up.
6. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes until the bottom is golden.
7. Preheat oven to broil.
8. Transfer skillet to oven and broil until the top is golden (1-2 minutes).
9. Sprinkle gruyere on top and return to oven until cheese melts (1-2 minutes).
10. Cut in half, garnish with herbs, and serve hot.

Notes

Use a cast-iron skillet for even toasting.
Adjust heat to prevent burning the onions.
For a sharper flavor, use aged white cheddar.
Serve immediately for the best texture.

Author: Lisa
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Lunch, Main Course
Method: Stovetop, Oven
Cuisine: French-inspired
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 1379
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 85g
Saturated Fat: 48g
Unsaturated Fat: 30g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 95g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 55g
Cholesterol: 220mg