Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this irresistible French Onion Grilled Cheese. This gourmet sandwich transforms the beloved essence of classic French onion soup into a rich and satisfying meal, featuring layers of melted Gruyere and white cheddar cheese paired with homemade sweet onion jam. The combination of crusty, buttery bread and gooey cheese creates a comforting experience perfect for lunch, dinner, or an impressive snack at gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 8 Small Onions (Sliced)
- 1 Rosemary Sprig
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 3 Thyme Sprigs
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ cup red grape juice
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 10.5 ounce can French Onion Soup
- 8 slices 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
- Prepare the onion jam: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until softened (about 10 minutes). Stir in rosemary, bay leaves, thyme, brown sugar, red grape juice, and balsamic vinegar. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side of four slices, layer gruyere cheese, white cheddar cheese, onion jam, and grated Parmesan cheese. Top with remaining bread slices (buttered side out).
- Cook the sandwiches: In the same skillet used for the onion jam, place assembled sandwiches over medium heat. Cook until golden brown on both sides and melted cheese (about 4–5 minutes per side).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 572
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg