French onion grilled cheese
Published by Chatelaine on 11/1/2011
Roberto Caruso
With this sandwich version, you'll get the same great taste of French onion soup but will get to enjoy it much faster!


Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 30 minutes
Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
3 medium onions, sliced thinly (about 3 1/2 cups)
1/2 900 mL carton low-sodium beef broth
1 thyme sprig
1/4 cup dry sherry (optional)
4 tsp Dijon mustard
8 slices rye bread
4 slices gruyére or swiss cheese, about 120 g

Directions
1.Heat a large non-stick frying pan over high. Add 1 tsp oil, then onions, broth and thyme. Cook, uncovered, stirring often, until liquid is reduced, about 15 min. Add sherry and continue cooking until absorbed, about 5 more min. Remove thyme.
2.Spread Dijon on 4 slices of bread. Top each slice with about 1/3 cup onion mixture and 1 cheese slice. Top with remaining bread.
3.Wipe pan clean. Heat over medium. Brush pan with 1 tsp oil. Cook 2 sandwiches at a time, about 2 min per side. Repeat with remaining oil and sandwiches.
Prep Tip:
Keep grilled sandwiches warm on a foil-lined baking sheet in a 200F oven.