Apple Butter Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
A combination of gooey sharp cheddar and gouda cheeses paired with sweet apple butter and caramelized onions is the perfect grilled cheese pairing in this gloriously loaded caramelized onion grilled cheese!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 562kcal
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, divided
- 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices ciabatta or sourdough bread
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- 1 cup shredded gouda cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium gala or honeycrisp apple, cored and thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter, swirling pan to evenly coat. Add onions and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until onions are a deep golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. Add thyme and season onions with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place bread slices on a cutting board and butter each slice with remaining softened butter. Place bread butter-side down on cutting board.
- Spread 1-2 tablespoons apple butter on half of bread slices and begin layering gouda, cheddar, caramelized onions, and apple slices on top of apple butter.
- Working in batches, cook grilled cheese in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side until grilled cheese is golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat cooking with remaining grilled cheese. Serve grilled cheese immediately warm and enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Grilled cheese is best if served immediately after cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 grilled cheese | Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.9g | Protein: 20.4g | Fat: 30.8g | Saturated Fat: 19.1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 3.4g | Sugar: 13.6g | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 6mg