French Onion and Fennel Grilled Cheese Sandwich #GrilledCheeseMonth
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons + 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 1 pound Spanish onion halved and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 pound fennel tops and cores removed, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1/2 cup Cognac or brandy
- 1/4 cup white wine something like a Sauvignon Blanc
- Salt and pepper
- 4 slices of sourdough bread cut in 1/4-inch thick slices
- 1 cup of shredded gruyère cheese
Instructions
- In a medium-size skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and fennel and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions and fennel turn a golden brown. Set aside.
- While the onions are still hot. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, heat one side of the bread slices for about 1 minute until a light golden brown. Flip both slices, spread 1/4 cup of cheese onto each slice of bread.
- Once the cheese starts to warm up, spoon half the onion mixture onto one slice of bread. Carefully top the stack with the other slice of bread. Give it a gentle press and transfer to a plate.
- Repeat from step 2 for the second sandwich.
- Enjoy!