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French Onion Grilled Cheese
This French onion grilled cheese is a fun take on a classic soup recipe! Made with gooey gruyere and cheddar cheese, buttery bread, and sweet onion jam, you'll be hooked on this sandwich from the first bite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 928 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
Onion Jam:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 small onions Sliced
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 thyme sprigs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 .5 ounce can french onion soup
Grilled Cheese:
- 8 lices thick sliced bread
- ½ cup butter Softened
- 1 cup gruyere cheese Shredded
- 1 cup White Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- Onion Jam
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Onion Jam:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, rosemary sprig, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and golden brown., about 25-30 minutes.
- Add the brown sugar to the skillet and stir until dissolved. Pour in the red wine and balsamic vinegar, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to deglaze the pan.
- Stir in the french onion soup and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the mixture for 20-30 minutes, or until thickened and jammy. Remove the rosemary sprig, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs. Set aside.
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Grilled Cheese:
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Add 1 Tablespoon of butter to the skillet.
- Place 1 slice of bread onto the skillet or griddle.
- Sprinkle on a layer of gruyere cheese, add a generous portion of the onion jam, then sprinkle on some cheddar cheese, top with the other slice of bread.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes, add more butter to the pan, and flip the grilled cheese, grill for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.
- Remove the grilled cheese from the heat. Sprinkle each side with grated parmesan cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients for more grilled cheese sandwiches.
- Slice the sandwiches in half, serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- To store the onion jam. The onion jam can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
Calories
928kcal
(46%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
58g
(89%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
132mg
(44%)
Sodium
1311mg
(55%)
Potassium
832mg
(24%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
1388IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
771mg
(77%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 928
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 928kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 58g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1311mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 832mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 1388IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 771mg | 77% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.