french onion grilled cheese
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!
prep time
2 Hr 45 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
1 serving(s)
Ingredients
- RED ONION JAM:
- 1 large red onion, sliced thin & minced
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- SAMMIE:
- 2 slices bread of choice
- 4 teaspoons butter
- 2 - 4 tablespoons red onion jam
- 3/4 cup gruyere, munster, cheddar or mozzarella cheese, shredded
- - salt & pepper, to taste
How To Make french onion grilled cheese
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Step 1RED ONION JAM: (I would make at least day in advance) Combine the onion, butter, sugar & salt in a small saucepan with a lid. Saute over medium low heat, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover, add the wine & vinegar & continue to cook over medium heat, stirring slightly more frequently, until there is no liquid left & the onions are soft & caramelized, about 25 minutes. Let the jam come to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container & keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. NOTE: After making it...it would probably make enough for about 4 - 6 sandwiches depending on how much you put on each sandwich.
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Step 2Since the red onion jam keeps for a while in the fridge, you can make it up to 2 weeks in advance & keep it on hand for your grilled cheese making pleasures or other.
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Step 3SAMMIE: Lightly toast both slices of bread. Spread one side with the red onion jam, then pile on the shredded cheese. Sprinkle with salt & freshly ground pepper. Press the second piece of bread on top.
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Step 4Melt 2 tsp of butter in a small frying pan over medium low heat. Carefully place the sandwich in the pan & cook, pressing down occasionally with a spatula, until the cheese has started to melt & the bread is golden & crispy, 4 - 5 minutes. Lift it out of the pan with the spatula & add the remaining 2 tsp of butter. Flip the sandwich & return it to the pan. Cook another 4 - 5 minutes until the cheese is gooey & the second side is golden.
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Step 5Place on a plate, cut in 1/2 & eat immediately.
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Category:
Other Main Dishes
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#butter
Keyword:
#Onion
Keyword:
#cheese
Keyword:
#grilled
Keyword:
#red
Keyword:
#sugar
Keyword:
#white
Keyword:
#pepper
Keyword:
#vinegar
Keyword:
#wine
Keyword:
#salt
Keyword:
#unsalted
Keyword:
#gruyere
Ingredient:
Dairy
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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