French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwiches combine the flavors of classic French onion soup with the comforting goodness of grilled cheese sandwiches.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Cooking Method: Grilling, Sautéing Cuisine: French Courses: Lunch, Sandwich, Soup Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 large Onions
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cup Beef broth
• 1 cup Dry white wine
• 8 slices French bread
• 8 slices Gruyere cheese

Instructions

1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions, salt, and black pepper. Cook until onions are caramelized, about 30 minutes.
2. Add beef broth and white wine to the pan. Simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
4. Spread butter on one side of each slice of French bread.
5. Place a slice of Gruyere cheese on the unbuttered side of 4 bread slices.
6. Top the cheese with a generous amount of caramelized onions.
7. Place another slice of Gruyere cheese on top of the onions.
8. Cover each sandwich with another slice of bread, buttered side facing up.
9. Grill the sandwiches in the preheated pan until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
10. Flip the sandwiches and grill the other side until golden brown.
11. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
12. Serve hot with a side of the remaining onion soup for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 560kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 32g50%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 8g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.