French Onion Grilled Cheese

1. 1

   Melt the butter with the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the onions, season with salt and pepper and spread the onions in an even layer.

3. 3

   Cover the pot and turn down the heat to medium low.

4. 4

   Sweat, steam and soften the onions, 10 to 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Uncover and continue cooking until caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

6. 6

   Add the sherry and scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan.

7. 7

   Stir in the thyme and season with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Preheat a griddle to medium-low heat.

9. 9

   Put 1 slice white American cheese on 4 slices country white bread and 1 slice yellow American cheese on 4 more bread slices.

10. 10

    Divide the onions between half the bread, then close and butter both sides.

11. 11

    Place the sandwiches on the griddle; cover with a metal bowl (careful, it will get hot) and let the sandwiches get nice and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

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    Flip, cover again and cook until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

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    Photograph by Levi Brown

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.