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French Onion Grilled Cheese

Brunch, Main Dish • Bread, Cheese, Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or salted butter
  • 2 large white onions thinly sliced
  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar helps with the caramelization, optional
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 6 slices bread French, sourdough, brioche, etc.
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise optional, for spreading onto the bread
  • 6 slices Provolone cheese
  • 6 slices Gruyere cheese

Directions

  • Heat butter and extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced onions, Worcestershire sauce, spicy brown mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sugar if using, black pepper and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized about 20–25 minutes. Cook until the liquid evaporates. Set aside.
  • Heat a clean skillet over medium heat.
  • Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice optional, for extra crispiness.
  • Place bread in skillet, mayonnaise side down.
  • Top with slices of Provolone, followed by the caramelized onions and finish with Gruyère.
  • Top with another slice of bread mayo side facing out.
  • Cook until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Slice in half and serve immediately with your favorite chips.

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