Gourmet Gruyere and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
75% authentic · French-inspired American
An elevated grilled cheese featuring nutty Gruyere cheese and sweet, savory caramelized onions, all on hearty sourdough bread.
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Ingredients
- Sourdough bread2 slices
- Gruyere cheese2-3 slices
- Yellow onion1/2 medium
- Butter2 tablespoons
- Olive oil1 teaspoon
- Salt1/4 teaspoon
- Black pepperpinch
Steps
- 1
Thinly slice the yellow onion. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- 2
Add the sliced onions, a pinch of salt, and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until deeply caramelized and sweet. Set aside.
- 3
Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- 4
Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a clean skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Layer the Gruyere cheese slices on top of the bread.
- 6
Spoon the caramelized onions evenly over the cheese.
- 7
Place the second slice of bread on top, butter-side up.
- 8
Grill for 4-5 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is melting.
- 9
Carefully flip the sandwich and grill the other side for another 4-5 minutes, until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- 10
Remove from skillet, let rest for a minute, slice, and serve.
