Indulge in the ultimate grilled cheese experience with bacon caramelized onion Perfect for a savory snack or meal anytime Enjoy cheesy goodness
Ingredients
Scale
4 slices of your favorite bread (sourdough or whole grain)
4 oz of sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
4 oz of Gruyere cheese, thinly sliced
4 slices of crispy bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for garnishing
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, sprinkle with salt, and sauté until soft and golden brown, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes.
While the onions are caramelizing, cook the bacon in another skillet or in the oven until crispy. Once done, allow it to cool on a paper towel before crumbling it into pieces.
Take two slices of bread and lay them flat. On one slice, layer half of the cheddar cheese, followed by the crumbled bacon, the caramelized onions, and finally, the Gruyere cheese. Top it off with the second slice of bread. Repeat for the second sandwich.
In the same skillet used for caramelizing the onions, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the assembled sandwiches. Grill each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Once grilled, remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for a minute before slicing. Serve hot alongside a bowl of tomato soup.
Notes
Elevate the classic grilled cheese sandwich with caramelized onions and crispy bacon for a gourmet experience.
