Inside-Out Grilled Cheese With Fig Chutney And Cara

Name: Inside-Out Grilled Cheese With Fig Chutney And Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 large yellow onions, halved and very thinly sliced; 3 thyme sprigs; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 cups chopped dried black mission figs; 2 (3-inch) strips orange zest; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 3 thyme sprigs; 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces Halloumi cheese, sliced lengthwise into 4 (3/8-inch-thick) slices; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup baby arugula

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 large yellow onions, halved and very thinly sliced
3 thyme sprigs
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped dried black mission figs
2 (3-inch) strips orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
3 thyme sprigs
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces Halloumi cheese, sliced lengthwise into 4 (3/8-inch-thick) slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup baby arugula

1
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add 3 thyme sprigs, and continue to cook and stir until onions are completely soft and light brown in color, 30 to 40 minutes more. Remove from heat and discard thyme sprigs. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2
In a medium pot over medium heat, cook the figs, orange zest and juice, vinegar, honey, 3 thyme sprigs, and 1/2 cup water. Stir occasionally until thickened and starting to break down, 12 to 15 minutes. Add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary to achieve a jammy consistency. Discard the orange zest and thyme sprigs, stir in the hazelnuts, and cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Brush the slices of Halloumi on one side with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place the oiled side on the grill and cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Place one slice Halloumi, grilled side down, on a plate and layer 1/4 cup arugula, 2 tablespoons caramelized onions, and 2 tablespoons fig chutney on top. Top with another slice of Halloumi, grilled side up, to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining Halloumi to make a second sandwich.
4
The leftover caramelized onions and fig chutney can be refrigerated for up to a week.

544

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 large yellow onions, halved and very thinly sliced, 3 thyme sprigs, and more.

Yes, Inside-Out Grilled Cheese With Fig Chutney And Caramelized 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.

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Inside-Out Grilled Cheese With Fig Chutney And Caramelized Onions

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