Irresistible French Onion Grilled Cheese for Cozy Nights

This French Onion Grilled Cheese is the perfect vegetarian comfort food, featuring caramelized onions and melted Gruyère.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: French

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bread

4 slices Sourdough Bread Substitute with rye or whole grain if desired.

For the Cheese

1 cup Gruyère Cheese Can be substituted with Swiss or mozzarella.

For the Onions

2 medium Onions Red or yellow both work.
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Use dried thyme instead if needed.

For Cooking

1 tablespoon Butter Plant-based butter is a great vegan alternative.
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

skillet
Griddle

Method

Instructions

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 20-30 minutes until caramelized.
Stir in fresh thyme and season with salt and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Butter one side of each slice of sourdough. On the unbuttered side, layer half of the grated Gruyère, then the caramelized onions, then the remaining Gruyère. Close with another slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill each side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the skillet, let cool for a minute, then slice diagonally and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, stir onions infrequently while caramelizing. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze for 2 months.

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