Grilled Cheese with Bourbon Melted Onions Recipe

Name: Grilled Cheese with Bourbon Melted Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 large red onion; 1 tbsp. brown sugar; 1/4 tsp. salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp. bourbon; 1 1/2 tsp. unsalted butter; 4 tbsp. unsalted butter; 12 oz. of your favorite cheeses (we used sharp cheddar and Gruyere); 8 slice Crusty bread

Servings: persons

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 large red onion
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. bourbon
1 1/2 tsp. unsalted butter
4 tbsp. unsalted butter
12 oz. of your favorite cheeses (we used sharp cheddar and Gruyere)
8 slice Crusty bread

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion and cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until caramelized and very tender.
3
Stir in sugar, salt, and pepper.
4
Add bourbon, scraping up all brown bits in bottom of skillet.
5
Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoon butter until melted; keep warm.
6
(Makes about 1 cup.)
7
In a medium bowl, toss cheeses until well combined.
8
Divide evenly into 4 portions; press each into a disk-like patty to fit the size of the bread slices.
9
Spread 1/4 cup of the onion mixture on each of 4 slices of bread.
10
Top each with a cheese patty and another slice of bread.
11
Spread 1 1/2 teaspoon of the butter on 1 side of each sandwich.
12
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
13
Place 2 sandwiches, butter side down, in skillet.
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Cook 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown.
15
While first side is cooking, spread 1 1/2 teaspoon of the butter on other side of each sandwich.
16
Turn sandwiches and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until second side is crispy and golden brown and cheese has melted.
17
Repeat with remaining 2 sandwiches.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1 large red onion, 1 tbsp. brown sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Cheese with Bourbon Melted Onions falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Cheese with Bourbon Melted Onions

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