A French Onion Grilled Cheese sandwich is a tasty twist on the classic grilled cheese. It incorporates the rich, savory flavors of French onion soup into a gooey and delicious grilled cheese sandwich. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
For the French Onion Filling:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth or beef consommé
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Gruyère cheese
For the Grilled Cheese:
- 4 slices of your favorite bread (French bread or sourdough works well)
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 4 slices of Gruyère cheese
- Butter for spreading
Instructions:
1. Caramelize the Onions: In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook them slowly, stirring occasionally, until they turn a deep golden brown and are caramelized, which may take about 20-30 minutes. Sprinkle sugar over the onions to help with caramelization. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Add Beef Broth: Once the onions are caramelized, pour in the beef broth or beef consommé and let it simmer for a few more minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed. Remove from heat.
3. Assemble the Sandwiches: Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the non-buttered side of two slices, place a slice of Swiss cheese. On the other two slices, place a slice of Gruyère cheese.
4. Add Caramelized Onions: Spoon the caramelized onion mixture evenly onto the Gruyère cheese slices.
5. Make the Grilled Cheese: Place the Swiss cheese slices on top of the onions. Close the sandwiches with the other bread slices, buttered side out.
6. Cook the Grilled Cheese: In a skillet or on a griddle over medium heat, cook the sandwiches until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melty. It usually takes 3-4 minutes per side.
7. Serve: Once both sides are crispy and the cheese is melted, remove the sandwiches from the heat. Let them cool for a minute, then cut in half and serve.
Enjoy your French Onion Grilled Cheese sandwich, which combines the wonderful flavors of French onion soup with the comforting appeal of grilled cheese.
