Description
Simple enough for a weeknight dinner, but elegant enough for a party, especially a party filled with people who have as much love for grilled cheese as you do.
Ingredients
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- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 large sweet yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices rustic Italian bread, about 1/2 inch thick
- 2 Tbsp. butter, at room temperature
- 6 oz. Gruyere cheese, sliced
- 2 Tbsp. fig jam
- 4 slices Black Forest ham
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions:
- Heat olive oil in a pan over low heat.
- Add a pinch of salt and the thinly sliced onion, stirring to coat.
- Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes until onions are soft, golden brown, and caramelized.
- Prepare the Sandwiches:
- Spread one side of each bread slice with softened butter.
- On the unbuttered side of two bread slices, layer half of the cheese slices, then the ham slices, followed by the caramelized onions.
- Top with the remaining cheese slices.
- Spread fig jam on the unbuttered side of the remaining two bread slices and place them, jam side down, on top of the cheese.
- Grill the Sandwiches:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- Carefully flip the sandwiches and continue cooking until the second side is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Serve Warm:
- Cut the grilled cheese sandwiches in half and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of thyme or rosemary to the caramelizing onions.
- If Gruyere cheese is not available, substitute with another melty cheese such as Emmental or Swiss.
- Adjust the amount of fig jam based on your sweetness preference.
- For a crispier crust, press down gently on the sandwiches while grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American