Grilled Cheese Recipe

Time22m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Caramelize onions
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt (0.25 tsp). Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized and soft, about 10–12 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
Prepare the bread
Spread the remaining butter on one side of each bread slice. You will use 2 slices per sandwich, totaling 4 slices.
3
Assemble the sandwiches
For two sandwiches, lay two slices of bread, buttered sides facing out, on a clean surface. On the non-buttered sides, layer 2 slices cheddar and 1 slice Gruyère on each sandwich. Top with caramelized onions and finish with the remaining bread slices, buttered sides facing out.
4
Grill
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches 2–3 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Flip and grill 2–4 minutes more, until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted. If needed, adjust heat to prevent burning.
5
Serve
Remove from heat, let rest 1–2 minutes, then cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.