Grilled Cheese With Caramelized Onions

Submitted by Chuck Hughes

"This grilled cheese with caramelized onions is a divine tweaked version of the tried-and-true classic sandwich. Serve with Creamy Tomato Soup. Recipe courtesy Chuck Hughes"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons/ 30ml olive oil
• 3 large onions, sliced
• salt and pepper
• 8 thick slices bread
• 1⁄4 cup/ 60ml butter, room temperature
• 2 cups/ 500ml grated aged cheddar cheese
• use Creamy Tomato Soup recipe to serve with grilled cheese

directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions until soft and caramelized, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the onions to a plate.
2. Generously butter both sides of each bread slice. In between two bread slices, pile the caramelized onions between two layers of cheese.
3. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Cook the sandwiches, flipping once, until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4. Serve with Creamy Tomato Soup.