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Delicious French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe | Easy & Quick

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Delicious French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe | Easy & Quick

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Delicious French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe | Easy & Quick

Name: Delicious French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe | Easy & Quick
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French-American Fusion
Ingredients: 2 units Large Brown Onions ((thinly sliced)); 30 g Unsalted Butter ((plus more for sandwich)); 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves ((or ½ tsp dried)); 60 ml Dry White Wine; 125 ml Beef Broth; 70 g Gruyère Cheese ((grated)); 35 g Cheddar Cheese ((grated)); 4 slices Sourdough Bread; to taste Salt

Learn how to make a truly delicious and comforting French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich with this easy recipe. This recipe combines the rich, sweet flavors of caramelized onions, a hint of thyme, and a savory beef broth reduction, all layered between crusty sourdough bread with melted Gruyère and Cheddar cheeses. Perfect for a cozy meal, this sandwich brings the essence of classic French onion soup into a grilled cheese format. Makes 2 sandwiches.

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Perfectly Grilled French Onion Sandwich

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

55m

Cook Time

1h 10m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

French-American Fusion

English

Nutrition (per serving)

600

Calories

25g

Protein

40g

Carbs

40g

Fat

Golden Brown and Delicious

Ingredients

Large Brown Onions
((thinly sliced))
2 units
Unsalted Butter
((plus more for sandwich))
30 g

Fresh Thyme Leaves
((or ½ tsp dried))
1 tsp
Dry White Wine
60 ml
Beef Broth
125 ml
Gruyère Cheese
((grated))
70 g
Cheddar Cheese
((grated))
35 g

Sourdough Bread
4 slices
Salt
to taste

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Ready to Serve

Instructions

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Melt 30g unsalted butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add thinly sliced brown onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes until onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown. This step is crucial for flavor.
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Melt 30g unsalted butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add thinly sliced brown onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes until onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown. This step is crucial for flavor.
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Don't rush the caramelization; low and slow heat is key for deep flavor.
2
Add dry white wine and fresh thyme to the caramelized onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the wine has mostly evaporated. Then, add beef broth and simmer until the liquid has reduced and thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add dry white wine and fresh thyme to the caramelized onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the wine has mostly evaporated. Then, add beef broth and simmer until the liquid has reduced and thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
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Ensure the wine reduces fully to concentrate the flavors before adding broth.

3
Butter one side of each sourdough bread slice. On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer grated Gruyère cheese, followed by a generous amount of the French onion mixture, and then grated Cheddar cheese. Place the remaining two bread slices on top, butter-side out.
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Butter one side of each sourdough bread slice. On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer grated Gruyère cheese, followed by a generous amount of the French onion mixture, and then grated Cheddar cheese. Place the remaining two bread slices on top, butter-side out.
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Buttering the bread generously ensures a golden, crispy crust.
4
Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwiches in the pan and grill for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Press down gently with a spatula for even browning.
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Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwiches in the pan and grill for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Press down gently with a spatula for even browning.
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Avoid high heat, as it can burn the bread before the cheese melts through.
5
Remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the pan, let them rest for a minute, then slice in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your gourmet French Onion Grilled Cheese!
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Remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the pan, let them rest for a minute, then slice in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your gourmet French Onion Grilled Cheese!
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Serving immediately ensures the cheese is perfectly melted and the bread is warm and crisp.