Caramelized Onion and Apple Grilled Cheese with Tomato Bisque
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Medium saucepan
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring often, for 15 to 20 minutes until they turn golden and soft.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm on low heat.
- Butter one side of each bread slice with the remaining tablespoon of butter. Layer cheese, caramelized onions, and apple slices on four slices, then top with the remaining bread, buttered side out.
- Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Cook each sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted.
- Ladle the tomato bisque into bowls and serve alongside the hot sandwiches.
Notes
Slice the apples just before assembly so they stay crisp inside the sandwich. If the onions finish early, keep them in a covered bowl while you prepare the bisque. Leftovers reheat best in a skillet to restore the bread's crunch.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large skillet, Medium saucepan, Knife, Cutting board
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large skillet, Medium saucepan, Knife, Cutting board