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French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

February 12, 2014 By Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns 10 Comments

Good morning! When old man winter arrives I am all about warm and tasty comfort food and often times that is a steamy bowl of soup. But sometimes I feel like something a easier and cheesier, like a French Onion Grilled Cheese sandwich.

This sandwich takes all of the components of French Onion soup and combines them into gooey, cheesy sandwich perfect anytime but even better on a cold, snowy night.

French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients

2 medium yellow onions, peeled and sliced

1 tablespoon of olive oil

3 tablespoons of butter, plus more for buttering bread

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

3 tablespoons of beer, wine or broth 

1/2 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese 

1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

4 thick slices of bread

Directions

In a skillet over medium to high heat melt butter and olive oil, then add the sliced onions. Season with salt, pepper and thyme. Spread onions in an even layer and cover pan. Turn heat to medium-low and let steam for 10-15 minutes. When onions are softened remove cover and continue cooking for another 25 minutes until onions are caramelized. Stir onions frequently to be sure they do not stick. Once caramelized add the beer, wine or broth to deglaze the pan, be sure to scrap the bottom of the pan to get all of the nice brown bits up. Remove pan from heat and set aside.

Preheat a griddle to medium-low heat. Butter both sides of bread, flip one over and on the unbuttered side pile it high with both kinds of cheese and caramelised onions, top with the other piece of bread butter side up. Place sandwiches in pan and cover with a lid or a bowl for 2 or 3 minutes until they are golden brown. Flip sandwiches over, cover again cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and sandwich is golden brown.

Remove from pan and serve with chips and a beverage.  

What do you think? I loved it! In fact I knew that I was going to like it so much that I made extra onions so that I could keep them in the refrigerator to use on another sandwich and also in the Broccoli Cheddar Soupthat I made last week. I am now dreaming up other sandwiches that I can make using these tasty onions, for the record I deglazed my pan with beer and my onion were scrumptious. 

Are you a grilled cheese fan? Do you have a favorite cheese sandwich to recommend?

I hope that you have a great day. Be safe if you are in the path of the current storm, I have heard that in many areas of the South the schools, roads and businesses are already closed. If that is the case, stay home and enjoy your family and maybe make these delicious sandwiches. 

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Comments

  1. Jeanne Henriques says

    February 11, 2014 at 9:16 am

    Elizabeth…I want to come to your house! It looks so much better than what I have in mine! I LOVE comfort food…even better when it is cold out. I hope you are staying warm…I can not believe all the snow in the states…a bitter winter, no doubt about it.
    Sending you warm wishes from Saigon…xx

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  2. Castles Crowns and Cottages says

    February 11, 2014 at 11:02 am

    My goodness, does this sound good! Now you having me thinking about carmelized onions and what I can do with them….talking about comfort food, my husband took some brioche bread last night, cut up some dark chocolate and melted it onto a hunk of bread. He was in la-la land, enjoying it on another FRIGID night!

    Enjoy experimenting in your kitchen dear and wonderful friend! Anita

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  3. Unknown says

    February 11, 2014 at 11:42 am

    This is mouth watering, yummo. I am shopping for the ingredients to make this at the weekend, thanks Wendy

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  4. Leslie says

    February 11, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    Elizabeth.. this looks SO good. I will try it when I'm off work at the end of the week. French Onion Soup is one of my favorites. There's an "authentic" French Brazier in Seattle that makes the BEST soup. I go there when I get the craving;) Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  5. William Kendall says

    February 11, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    Oh, yummy! I'd like it like this.

    Have you tried a Monte Cristo sandwich?

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  6. Phyllis Trevor Higgerson, Henhurst says

    February 11, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    Coincidentally we are making grilled cheeses and soup tonight – long day for everyone and no energy to do anything else – but these look so much better than what we are planning. I am going to print this and make them another night. Thanks for sharing!
    Phyllis

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  7. designchic says

    February 12, 2014 at 3:23 am

    We are supposed to have 6-8 inches of snow by morning – know what I'm going to be having tomorrow…looks delicious!!

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  8. Lynne says

    February 12, 2014 at 4:11 am

    Elizabeth!
    This recipe is another winner!
    We enjoyed your broccoli and cheddar soup for dinner tonight!
    Thanks for the winter comfort!
    w/L

    Reply
  9. Bonnie says

    February 13, 2014 at 2:18 am

    Oh my! The sandwich looks and sounds amazing. I have been looking for the perfect grilled cheese sandwich…my favorite. I made french onion soup last week, there were no left overs. This will be better! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  10. Palomasea says

    February 13, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    Oh, my mouth is watering! Grilled cheese sandwiches are a favorite, Elizabeth…so yummy…
    xoxo

    Reply

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