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french onion grilled cheese

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)
@KimmiK
Cullowhee, NC

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!

(1 rating)
yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 2 Hr 45 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For french onion grilled cheese

  • RED ONION JAM:
  • 1 lg
    red onion, sliced thin & minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 c
    white wine
  • 1 Tbsp
    red wine vinegar
  • SAMMIE:
  • 2 slice
    bread of choice
  • 4 tsp
    butter
  • 2 - 4 Tbsp
    red onion jam
  • 3/4 c
    gruyere, munster, cheddar or mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • salt & pepper, to taste

How To Make french onion grilled cheese

  • 1
    RED 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.
  • 2
    Since 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.
  • 3
    SAMMIE: 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.
  • 4
    Melt 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.
  • 5
    Place on a plate, cut in 1/2 & eat immediately.
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