Name: French Onion Grilled Cheese
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; One small yellow onion (thinly sliced); One teaspoon of fresh or dried thyme leaves (chopped); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1.5 teaspoon Worcestershire; 2-4 slices of sharp Cheddar cheese; 2-4 slices Swiss cheese; Four 1-inch slices of sourdough bread; 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise for each sandwich

French Onion Grilled Cheese

Makes two sandwiches

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
One small yellow onion thinly sliced
One teaspoon of fresh or dried thyme leaves chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1.5 teaspoon Worcestershire
2-4 slices of sharp Cheddar cheese
2-4 slices Swiss cheese
Four 1-inch slices of sourdough bread
1 Tablespoon mayonnaise for each sandwich

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sprinkle with the thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and several grinds of pepper. Cook, occasionally stirring, until the onions are browned and tender, about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and transfer the onions to a bowl adding the teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and set aside.
Assemble sandwich: cheese/onion/cheese. Spread mayo on the outside of the bread pieces.
Add a Tablespoon of butter to the skillet and griddle the sandwich over medium heat until golden brown on the first side, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until the cheese is melted and the exteriors are crispy, about 5 minutes more.