Best French Onion Grilled Cheese Recipes

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FRENCH ONION GRILLED CHEESE



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Grilled cheese is a near-perfect food on its own, but adding bacon, kimchi or, in this case, heaps of caramelized onions really makes it special. Caramelizing onions takes a good half-hour, so save this recipe for when you have a little extra time and company (this recipe serves two). If time permits, you could even prep them ahead in a slow cooker. Rather than layer the grated Gruyère and the warm caramelized onions in the sandwich, you should stir them together before assembling, which guarantees that the cheese will melt evenly throughout and that each bite will contain the perfect ratio of fragrant cheese to jammy onions. A splash of sherry, red-wine or white-wine vinegar added to the onions balances out the buttery flavors, but a side salad dressed with a tangy mustard vinaigrette would do the trick, too.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, sandwiches

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound yellow or Vidalia onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 teaspoons sherry, red-wine or white-wine vinegar (optional)
4 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
4 slices bread, cut no wider than 1/2-inch thick

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add the onions and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the onions are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Uncover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. If the onions look dry or like they might burn, add a few tablespoons of water at a time, scraping up any browned bits that are stuck to the bottom of the skillet. If desired, once the onions are done, deglaze the skillet with vinegar and cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute. Transfer the onions to a medium bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Wipe out the skillet, or wash it, if necessary.
  • Add the cheese to the onions and stir to combine. Put down two slices of bread, and scoop half of the cheese-onion mixture onto each one. Top with the remaining slices of bread, and press down gently.
  • In the skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and cook until the bottoms turn golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes, reducing the heat to prevent toast from darkening too quickly, if needed. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, flip the sandwiches, press down and cook until the cheese has fully melted and the bottoms turn golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 668, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 26 grams, Sodium 863 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 1 gram

FRENCH ONION & ROAST BEEF GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH RECIPE - (4.4/5)



French Onion & Roast Beef Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-34480

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
Kosher salt
Pepper
4 slices (1/2-inch-thick) rye bread
1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil, melted
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
2 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
2 slices roast beef

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, about 5 - 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir in thyme leaves and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown, (add 1 tablespoon water to the skillet if the onions start sticking). Brush one side of each slice of bread with butter or oil. Form sandwiches with the bread, whole-grain mustard, Gruyère cheese, roast beef, and the onion mixture. Cook the sandwiches, covered, until the bread is golden brown and crisp and the cheese has melted, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

FRENCH ONION SOUP GRILLED CHEESE



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one of Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio's sandwich'es from his Wichcraft restaurant. Add lettuce, spinach or anything else you like but its great plain. caramelizing the onions takes time but worth it. (you can also do a double batch and freeze half for another time)

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 slices aged gruyere cheese (minimum)
8 slices rye bread, with caraway seeds
1 large Spanish onion, sliced thinly lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Over a medium-high flame, heat the oil and add the onions. Cook them slowly (make sure the heat is high enough that they don't steam) and allow them to gently caramelize, about 30 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and the butter at the end to season.
  • Assemble the sandwich. On a slice of rye, layer cheese, onions, and a second layer of cheese. Cover with the second slice of rye. Place on a panini grill and press. Sandwich is ready when the cheese has melted.

FRENCH ONION GRILLED CHEESE



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, or more as needed
1 Vidalia or sweet onion, diced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon onion powder
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
4 ounces mild Cheddar slices (about 6 slices)
4 ounces Swiss cheese slices (about 6 slices)
6 slices white country bread

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, thyme, onion powder and a pinch of salt and pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the onions to a bowl and leave the skillet on low heat.
  • Place one slice of Cheddar and one slice of Swiss on each piece of bread. Top 3 of the slices with the onion mixture, then sandwich with the other cheesed breads, making 3 sandwiches. Spread about 2 tablespoons butter on the tops of the sandwiches, just enough to cover the tops in a thin layer. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons in the skillet (adding more if it looks dry). Place the sandwiches butter-side up in the skillet. Cook on one side until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook the buttered side for another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and cut crosswise into strips-great for dipping in soup! Serve immediately or keep in a warm oven in aluminum foil until ready to use.

FRENCH ONION GRILLED CHEESE



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for spreading
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 yellow onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
4 slices white American cheese
8 slices country white bread
4 slices yellow American cheese

Steps:

  • Melt the butter with the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper and spread the onions in an even layer. Cover the pot and turn down the heat to medium low. Sweat, steam and soften the onions, 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the sherry and scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the thyme and season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat a griddle to medium-low heat. Put 1 slice white American cheese on 4 slices country white bread and 1 slice yellow American cheese on 4 more bread slices. Divide the onions between half the bread, then close and butter both sides. Place the sandwiches on the griddle; cover with a metal bowl (careful, it will get hot) and let the sandwiches get nice and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip, cover again and cook until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

FRENCH ONION GRILLED CHEESE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons salted butter
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon onion soup mix
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Four 1/2-inch-thick slices sourdough bread
1/2 cup grated Cheddar
1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
1/4 cup crispy onions, such as French's

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until the slices start to wilt and turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the onion soup mix, thyme and 2 tablespoons water. Turn the heat to low, then continue to cook, stirring and adding more water a tablespoon at a time if the mixture gets too dry, until the onions are very soft and golden brown, 5 to 10 more minutes.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Spread 1 teaspoon mustard onto one side of each slice of bread. Divide the Cheddar, Gruyere, caramelized onions and crispy onions between 2 of the slices of bread on top of the mustard. Top each with another slice of bread, mustard-side in, and lay the sandwiches in the pan. Cook, pressing down on top of the sandwiches, until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the pan and flip the sandwiches, cooking until the cheese is melted and the bottoms are golden brown, about 3 more minutes. Cut in half and serve.

FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH GRILLED HAM & CHEESE SANDWICH- FRENCH STYLE



French Onion Soup with Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich- French Style image

Just a little note. The French call this sandwich a Mr. or a Mrs. Croque Monsieur due to the fact that there is a fried egg on top of the sandwich. Fried egg is a Mrs. & no fried egg is a Mr. I prefer mine as a Mr. This is very quick to make if you prepare everything in advance. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Tricia Suyeto

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 onions, thinly sliced
8 c beef stock
1 bay leaf
3 Tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
black pepper & salt, to taste
french baquette, cut diagonally, lightly buttered on one side
stringing mozzarella or gruyere cheese, as desired
2 sourdough bread slices, each buttered
4 slices of muenster, gruyere, swiss or provolone cheese
8 ham, pref. honey baked ham, thinly sliced
1 fried egg, optional

Steps:

  • 1. SOUP: In a heavy large pot heat 3T of veg oil and add the onions. Caramelize the onions for about 20 minutes with. Don't forget to stir in the 20 minutes. When the onions are caramelize add the beef stock, bay leaf, garlic, dried thyme and bring to boil for another 20 minutes. While it comes to a boil get your bowls ready and the broiler ready. Make sure that the bowls you use are clay or even metal. NEVER USE PLASTIC!! Place the bowls on a heavy duty baking sheet lined with foil. Turn on your broiler, over 500 degrees. When the soup comes to a boil. Stir and add black pepper and salt to taste. Ladle into the prepared bowls. Heat a frying pan big enough to hold all the slices on french bread. Add the one buttered side to the hot pan. Toast till lightly brown & place on the soup in the bowls, toast side up. Add the cheese as much as you want. Repeat till all the bowls of soup are done. Place in broiler for about 5 minutes till cheese it melted. Bring out, carefully to not to spill. Let sit for another 5 min. Ready to serve. Enjoy!!
  • 2. SANDWICH: Place both slices, buttered side down, on a heated frying pan. Layer each side with your choice of cheese and place 4 slices of ham on both sides. Heat for about a minute, then fold over to make the sandwich. Place on a small baking sheet, spread Aioli over the top and add the fried egg (opt) with more cheese. Place in broiler for about 5 min, till cheese in melted. Serve. Enjoy.
  • 3. Aioli 2 egg yolks 2 T dijon mustard salt & pepper extra virgin olive oil, about 1/2 C - 3/4 C Add all the ingredients to a steal bowl, except the oil. Whisk till frothy. The easiest way to whisk so the bowl does not move is to wet a dish towel and twist and make into a circle. Place the bowl in the middle of the circle and press down. The bowl should not move. With the oil in one hand and the whisk in another, drizzle oil into bowl and whisk at the same time to make the sauce thicken. This is a basic recipe for mayonnaise. At this point you can add anything.... wasabi, hot mustard, herbs, roasted onions, roasted garlic, horse radish, gherkins....... the list is endless.

FRENCH ONION SOUP GRILLED CHEESE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-2788

Number Of Ingredients 17

WINE-BRAISED ONIONS:
1 tablespoon each olive oil and butter, for frying
2 slices of French baguette or French bread
1 tablespoon butter, softened
Gruyére cheese, enough to generously cover both slices of bread
1/2 cup wine-braised onions (see recipe below)
Fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1 small clove garlic per 2 onions
Onions (cook about 3-5 at a time, as you will find many uses for leftover caramelized onions)
Olive oil
Butter
Bay leaf
Fresh thyme
Salt and fresh cracked pepper
Red or white wine
Beef stock, optional

Steps:

  • Heat grape seed oil in frying pan over medium low heat. Add butter and allow to melt. Spread each slice of French bread with softened butter. Add half the shredded cheese to one, pile braised onions on top, sprinkled with fresh thyme leaves, salt and pepper, then add the rest of the cheese. "Close" the sandwich with the other slice of bread, and gently press together. Place the sandwich in the hot pan and cook until bread is toasted brown and cheese has started to melt. Carefully flip the sandwich over in the pan and cook until the other side is toasted brown and cheese has completely melted. Remove the grilled sandwich from the pan and serve. WINE-BRAISED ONIONS: Cut the onions in half lengthwise, then slice thinly again lengthwise. For every 1 large onion, heat about 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large, heavy-bottom pan over medium heat. Add the same amount of butter, allow to melt, then add minced garlic. Allow the garlic to soften (but not color), then add the onions. Stir to coat the garlic and onions in oil+butter, add a bay leaf and a small sprig of thyme, then turn down the heat to medium low (so onions don't burn). Continue to cook the onions until they are soft and deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes (depending on how many onions you cook). Add about ¼ cup red or white wine (doesn't matter), and allow to cook down with the onions, another 5-7 minutes. You can also add beef stock, but I didn't. Remove from heat and set aside enough onions for grilled cheese sandwich. The rest, throw into a pot and make French Onion Soup.

FRENCH ONION SOUP GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES RECIPE - (4.5/5)



French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-43854

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium to large yellow onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoon beer
4 slices sourdough bread
1/2 cup grated apple smoked gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil together. Add in the onions and stir so they are coated in all the fat. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes. Stir and add in the salt, pepper, sugar and thyme. Stir, cover the pan with a lid and let cook. Stir occasionally until the onions are soft and a deep golden in color. Reduce the heat if you notice the onions are browning too soon. Add in the beer and scrape any bits that accumulate on the bottom of the skillet and then remove them off of the heat. On a preheated griddle or large skillet; place a slice of buttered bread (butter side down) and top it with a little shredded smoked Gruyere. Add half of the onion mixture and then more of the cheese. Top with a second slice of buttered bread (butter side up). Flip when the bottom is crispy and golden, repeat on second side. Cut in half, serve and enjoy!

FRENCH ONION GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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If you like French onion soup, you'll love these sandwiches. They taste like the best parts of the soup.

Provided by Pamela Rappaport

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small onion, sliced
2 tsp oil
1 tsp sugar
2 Tbsp water
1 tsp beef consume concentrate, i use better than bullion
2 c grated gruyere cheese, lightly packed
4 slice bread
2 tsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Add oil, onion, and sugar to skillet.
  • 2. Cook over low to med low heat until onion begins to caramelize. Stir frequently. Approximately 20 minutes.
  • 3. Once onion begins to caramelize, add beef concentrate and water. Cook until water evaporates and remove from skillet.
  • 4. Butter bread and place two pieces butter side down in skillet.
  • 5. Spread half of the cheese on the bread.
  • 6. Top with half of the onions.
  • 7. Add the rest of the cheese and top with the other two pieces of buttered bread.
  • 8. Grill on medium to medium low until golden brown on one side.
  • 9. Flip and grill until other side is golden brown.

FRENCH ONION GRILLED CHEESE



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Enjoy this French Onion Grilled Cheese. This French Onion Grilled Cheese is cooked until the cheese is melty and bread is golden brown.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 Tbsp. butter
1 cup slivered onions
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
4 tsp. LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce
4 slices sourdough bread (1/2 inch thick)
4 KRAFT Singles
4 tsp. KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook 6 min. or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in broth, then Worcestershire sauce; cook over medium-low heat 6 min. or until liquids are cooked off, stirring occasionally. Remove onion mixture from skillet; carefully wipe skillet clean with paper towels.
  • Fill bread slices with onion mixture and Singles to make 2 sandwiches. Spread outsides of sandwiches with mayo.
  • Cook in skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 min. on each side or until Singles are melted and sandwiches are golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 1160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

FRENCH ONION SOUP GRILLED CHEESE



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I love Caramelized onions...Almost as much as I love my cheese. I had some Caramelized onions leftover from last night, so decided to throw them in a grilled cheese with Provolone. Then it Kinda clicked. The Crusty, toasted bread, Represented the Crouton in the soup, All the cheese was there, and all those sweet onions. Tasted just like my favorite soup! Hope you all enjoy!

Provided by Anthony Nicometi Jr @AnthonyNicometi

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slice(s) your favorite bread
1 - spanish onion
4 tablespoon(s) sugar
Couple pinch(es) salt
6 slice(s) provolone cheese
2 slice(s) swiss cheese
4 tablespoon(s) butter

Steps:

  • Caramelize the onions in 1T of the butter, add salt. Once semi-translucent, add the 4T of Sugar and sautee until golden brown, sweet and caramelized. Set aside until needed.
  • Add the remaining 3T of butter in a large pan, and allow to melt.
  • On the bottom slice, add 1 slice of Swiss and top with Half of the Caramelized Onions. Top with 3 slices of Provolone and top with the other piece of bread.
  • Cook like your standard grilled cheese, Once the side of the bread is golden, Flip and cook the other side is just as golden.
  • Enjoy right away! :)

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