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.