Jul 14 2026
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French Onion Grilled Cheese Recipe

Inspired by BirchTree Bread Company
Time50m
Serves2

Cabot cheddar cheese, gruyere, caramelized onions, dijon, country bread

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Ingredients

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Cheese

Onions

Bread

Condiments

Butter

Method

Caramelize Onions

  1. 1

    Prepare Onions

    Peel and slice the onions thinly. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Caramelize

    Add the sliced onions and salt to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.

Assemble Sandwich

  1. 3

    Prepare Bread

    Spread Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of country bread.

  2. 4

    Layer Ingredients

    On the non-mustard side of two slices, layer Cabot cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and Gruyere cheese. Top with the other two slices, mustard side down.

Grill Sandwich

  1. 5

    Start Grilling

    In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet.

  2. 6

    Grill Until Golden

    Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side, until golden brown, then flip the sandwiches, adding another tablespoon of butter. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese has melted.

Serve

  1. 7

    Rest and Cut

    Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them sit for a minute before cutting in half.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve warm and enjoy your French Onion Grilled Cheese!

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