French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

I simply can not put into words how delicious this grilled cheese is! Today, we’re making this French Onion-inspired Grilled Cheese that’s a beautiful combination of caramelized onions and mushrooms, fresh thyme, crunchy sourdough bread, and raw sharp cheddar slices for a complex buttery finish 🥖🧈

Servings: 3 sandwiches

Ingredients:

1 large Yellow Onion, thinly sliced

8 oz. Mushrooms, about 1 ½ cups, thinly sliced

4 tbsp. Butter

1 tbsp. Fresh Thyme, chopped

(Optional) 2 Garlic Cloves, minced

1 tsp. Salt

½ tsp. Black Pepper

6 slices Sourdough Bread

6 oz Raw Sharp Cheddar Slices

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons butter.

2. Once melted, add the thinly sliced onions. Season with the salt and black pepper.

3. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes, until softened.

4. Stir the onions as you add ¼ cup water to de-glaze the pan. Reduce heat to medium and continue the cooking process until the onions are deeply caramelized, about 10-15 more minutes.

5. Increase heat to medium high heat again. Add the thinly sliced mushrooms, (optional) minced garlic, and chopped thyme. Saute until the mushrooms are tender.

6. On a slice of sourdough bread, add 1-2 slices of the Raw Cheddar Cheese, followed by 1/3rd of the caramelized onions and mushrooms, another 1-2 slices of cheese, and sandwich with a second slice of bread. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.

7. Butter the outside of the sandwiches, then place on a skillet over medium heat to cook 2-3 minutes, until golden on the outside and cheese is melted. Cover with a pan lid to help the cheese melt. Enjoy!

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