Gruyere and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Gruyere and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese, a gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. This delightful recipe combines creamy Gruyere cheese with sweet, caramelized onions, nestled between slices of hearty pumpernickel bread. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a cozy snack, this sandwich is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt
- Pinch of sugar
- 4 slices pumpernickel bread
- 6 oz soft Gruyere cheese
- 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
- Optional: 2 Tbsp crushed pecans
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat with vegetable oil.
- Add sliced onion, sprinkle with sugar and salt; cook slowly for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Grease the skillet again and place pumpernickel bread slices inside.
- Divide Gruyere cheese among all slices; add blue cheese on two slices and caramelized onions on the others.
- Cover the skillet to melt the cheese, then sandwich together and heat for another minute until warmed through.
- If using pecans, sprinkle them on before finishing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg