Autumn French Onion Grilled Cheese
A cozy and comforting twist on the classic grilled cheese, featuring savory caramelized onions and rich gouda, all sandwiched between crusty sourdough bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 slices of gouda cheese
- 4 slices of prosciutto
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions by heating 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sprinkle with salt; cook until golden brown, about 20–30 minutes.
- Add balsamic vinegar to the caramelized onions and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading butter on one side of each bread slice. Layer gouda, caramelized onions, prosciutto, and another slice of gouda, then top with another bread slice.
- Grill the sandwich in the skillet for 3–4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Slice the sandwich in half and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize this recipe by swapping cheeses, adding veggies, or using gluten-free bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, caramelized onions, gouda, comfort food, autumn recipes