Grilled Cheese for Grown Ups
Take your love for grilled cheese to the next level with this elevated recipe for "Grilled Cheese for Grown Ups." Perfectly golden sourdough bread encases a molten blend of aged cheddar and nutty Gruyere, with a hint of Dijon mustard for a tangy kick. What truly sets this adult-friendly sandwich apart is the layer of sweet, caramelized onions infused with optional fresh thyme for a gourmet flair. Cooked to crispy, gooey perfection in a skillet, this indulgent lunch or light dinner is ready in just 30 minutes. Pair it with tomato bisque or a crisp salad for the ultimate comfort food experience. Keywords: gourmet grilled cheese, adult grilled cheese recipe, caramelized onion grilled cheese, elevated comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Sourdough bread
- 4 ounces Aged cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces Gruyere cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 Yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1 pinch Kosher salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and sliced onion, along with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes or until the onions are golden and caramelized. If using, stir in the thyme leaves during the last minute of cooking. Remove from heat and set aside.
Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread. On the unbuttered side of two slices, spread 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard evenly.
Layer 2 ounces of aged cheddar and 2 ounces of Gruyere cheese on top of the Dijon mustard. Add a generous spoonful of caramelized onions over the cheese.
Top each sandwich with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side facing out.
Preheat a clean skillet or grill pan over medium-low heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese has melted completely.
Remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the pan and let them rest for 1-2 minutes. Slice in half and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1831 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.1 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.5 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 329 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 2546 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.1 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 84.2 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1882 mg | 145% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 317 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
