GRUYERE FRENCH ONION GRILLED CHEESE with THYME BUTTER

Gruyere French Onion Grilled Cheese with Thyme Butter

Oh my goodness.  It's time to buckle up your seatbelt and get ready for the best grilled cheese sandwich you will ever have in your life!  Gruyere French Onion Grilled Cheese with Thyme Butter are going to become your new favorite!  

​The first time I made these, I made the mistake of only making only two perfectly golden, melted sandwiches.  There were only a few of us at home, and not everyone is a fan of Gruyere cheese or caramelized onions.  I cut the two into halves, and four of us circled the island to taste test these golden melted beauties, warm from the pan.  Skipper took one bite, and immediately mumbled "MAKE MORE..."

French Onion Gruyere Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Gruyere French Onion Grilled Cheese with Thyme Butter

Two secrets to these sandwiches.  First, Fresh Thyme Butter.  If you've never had this before, it is going to rock your world.  Perfect for grilling these sandwiches, but also pretty darn wonderful on warm biscuits or fresh hearty bread.  Or place a scoop of these savory compound butter on top of a hot steak when you take it off of the grill.  MIND-BLOWING!

​And what can we say about caramelized onions (or "French Onions").  Cooked low and slow in a heavy skillet, these take about 40-45 minutes to caramelize perfectly.  They are absolute perfection in these sandwiches, but also fabulous on top of a grilled burger or steak.  I didn't think anyone would want to wait while I caramelized a whole new recipe, but I was wrong.  They came running even faster this time!

Don't stop - you will want to make a batch of these right now.  Make lots - your family and friends will think you are a cooking goddess!

And if you happen to have any Creamy Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup to serve with these, you've got the perfect dinner.  Enjoy!

French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Gruyere Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese with Thyme Butter

GRUYERE FRENCH ONION GRILLED CHEESE with THYME BUTTER

French Onion (or Caramelized Onions) are fabulous all by themselves…but add some Gruyere and Provolone cheese and grill it up golden on thick slices of sourdough or artisan bread spread with Thyme Butter?  To.Die.For!
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Gruyere French Onion Grilled Cheese with Thyme Butter

​INGREDIENTS:
THYME BUTTER:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Pinch of kosher salt
 
CARAMELIZED ONIONS:
3 tablespoons butter
2 medium yellow onions (halved & cut into very thin strips)
1 sweet onion (very thinly sliced)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
 
SANDWICHES:
8 slices sourdough or artisan bread
8 ounces Gruyere cheese (sliced or freshly shredded)
4 slices Provolone cheese
Caramelized Onions
Thyme Butter (for spreading)
 
HOW I MAKE THESE:

1. Make Thyme Butter:  In a small bowl, blend all ingredients; cover and keep at room temperature - the thyme flavor will infuse the butter while it sits.  Cover and refrigerate any leftover.
2. Make Caramelized Onions:  In a large heavy skillet, melt butter over low heat.  Once melted, add the sliced onions and sprinkle with kosher salt and fresh thyme.  Continue cooking, uncovered, over medium-low heat until the onions are golden and caramelized, stirring occasionally.  This will take 40-45 minutes, or longer. Don’t rush this step!
3. Assemble Sandwiches:  Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium heat. 
4. Top four slices of bread with a slice of Gruyere cheese (or ¼ of the shredded Gruyere cheese).  Add a spoonful of warm caramelized onions on each, top with a slice of Provolone cheese and another slice of bread.  Spread top with Thyme Butter and place (buttered side DOWN) into pre-heated skillet.  Carefully spread Thyme Butter on top of sandwiches in skillet.
5. Cook until bottom is golden brown; flip carefully and continue cooking until golden and cheese is melted.  Serve immediately!

YIELD:  8-10 servings

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