French Onion Grilled Cheese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 559kcal
Ingredients
- French Onions:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large sweet onions peeled sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup white wine (Or chicken stock)
- Au Jus:
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low sodium beef stock
- 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme strip leaves from stem
- Grilled Cheese:
- 8 thick cut slices of Italian bread
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 8 slices thick cut gruyere, swiss, mozzarella or sharp white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- French Onions: Melt 1/4 cup butter in large deep pot or skillet over medium-low heat until sizzling. Add onions, salt and black pepper. Cook uncovered without stirring for 15 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring periodically for 1 hour or until onions are dark golden brown.
- Increase heat to high. Add wine or chicken stock cooking until the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat place onto a platter and keep warm. (This can be done in advance and chilled until assembling. When doing so reheat gently before making the grilled cheese.)
- To make Au Jus: Meanwhile, in the same skillet used for onions, add butter and garlic. Cook for 1 minute to soften. Add beef stock, Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat and let cook for 35 minutes and reduce. Keep warm.
- To assemble: Spread 1 side of each bread slice with 1/2 tablespoon softened butter.
- Lay 4 bread slices on griddle buttered-side down. Top with 1 slice of cheese, 1/4 cup onions and another slice of cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered-side up.
- To Cook: Fry grilled cheese on a griddle set to 350°F or over medium-high heat in a large non stick skillet on the stovetop. Cook, turning once, for 8 minutes total or until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve immediately with au jus for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 2267mg | Potassium: 886mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1511IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 500mg | Iron: 2mg