How to make French onion grilled cheese with caramelized onions, Gruyère, sharp cheddar, Dijon, and crispy sourdough. A gourmet grilled cheese recipe from 8-Bit Jeff—with a little help from Chuck.
Makes 2 sandwiches
• 4 slices sourdough
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 3 oz Gruyère + 3 oz sharp cheddar, thinly sliced or grated
• 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and a splash of water as needed
Cook the onion in 1 tbsp butter with a pinch of salt over medium-low heat, stirring until deeply golden and soft, about 30–40 minutes or longer as needed. Add a little water if it sticks, then stir in the thyme.
Butter the bread on the outside and spread Dijon inside. Add the cheeses and onions. Toast over medium-low heat, flipping until both sides are golden and the cheese melts. Lower the heat or cover briefly if the bread browns before the cheese melts.
Recipe inspired by The Kitchn: https://www.thekitchn.com/french-onion-grilled-cheese-recipe-23847267
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