French onion grilled cheese by Carolina Gelen

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add a couple glugs of olive oil to a sautéing pan over medium heat

Step 2

Toss in the onions. Stir occasionally for 1 hour, until the onions go from pale and light, to soft, brown, and fragrant. Add a splash of water every now and then, to deglaze the pan. Season with salt and set aside.

Step 3

Add a tablespoon of butter and a glug of oil to a pan over medium heat. Fry the bread slices for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until golden brown. Flip the slices, add the cheese on one side, the caramelized onions on the other side

Step 4

Sandwich the two slices together. Grill on each side, for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until golden brown and crusty on the outside

Step 5

Carefully add a tiny splash of water to the pan, cover with a lid and steam the sandwich for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese melts.