French Onion Grilled Cheese
A delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese, combining rich, caramelized onions with gooey Gruyère cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of hearty bread (sourdough, rye, or rustic loaf)
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or a pinch of dried thyme)
- Garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions with a pinch of salt, stir occasionally for 15–20 minutes.
- Add balsamic vinegar and thyme to caramelized onions, cook for another 2 minutes.
- Prepare the bread: Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Assemble the sandwich: On the unbuttered side, layer caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese, then top with another slice of bread, buttered side out.
- Cook the sandwich: Heat a skillet, place the sandwich, and cook for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and toast the other side.
- Check for doneness: Ensure both sides are golden and cheese is melted, let sit for a minute before slicing.
Notes
Serve with onion soup for dipping or a salad on the side. Experiment with different cheeses or add bacon for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, French onion, comfort food, sandwich